Team Member - Techno Commercial

Job Overview

This role involves spearheading the techno-commercial functions at the site, combining technical expertise with commercial insights to enhance operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and support strategies integrating technical and commercial aspects for site initiatives and projects.
• Conduct comprehensive techno-commercial evaluations to guide operational and procurement decisions.
• Provide essential technical guidance during commercial negotiations and vendor selection processes.
• Align site operations strictly with organizational goals via value analysis and cost optimization efforts.
• Manage ALL (AALL) and warehousing operations ensuring smooth and economical handling, storage, and transportation of materials.
• Partner closely with stores and warehousing teams to enhance operational efficiency and reduce overhead costs.
• Support logistics planning, improve space utilization and oversee inventory control mechanisms.
• Identify and implement cost-saving measures across materials handling, logistics, and storage.
• Execute value engineering initiatives and benchmarking to heighten efficiency and profitability.
• Assist in the evaluation, negotiation, and monitoring of vendor contracts ensuring compliance and performance standards.
• Critically assess capital expenditure proposals by performing feasibility studies, ROI calculations, and cost-benefit analysis aligned with business strategies.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, policies, ERP-based monitoring (such as SAP), and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams including procurement, supply chain, production, finance, and site leadership to facilitate seamless operations and project delivery.
• Analyze financial and operational data to create analytic reports that drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
• Lead and mentor techno-commercial teams to develop capabilities and foster a performance-driven culture.

Performance Metrics

• Measured success in cost reduction and optimization.
• Operational efficiency gains in ALL and warehousing functions.
• Quality and effectiveness of techno-commercial assessments.
• Return on investment and execution success of capex projects.
• Vendor efficacy and contract performance adherence.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is mandatory.
• MBA or PGDM with specialization in Operations, Supply Chain, or Finance is preferred.
• 8 to 15 years of experience in techno-commercial roles within manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Hands-on knowledge of procurement, contract management, warehousing, and plant operations.
• Proficient in ERP systems, preferably SAP or similar.
• Demonstrated strength in techno-commercial judgment, financial and cost analysis, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, analytical problem-solving, process compliance, and continuous improvement orientation.