Location: Hyderabad, HO
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Overview
We are seeking an ambitious, data driven and results oriented Sr. Manager Logistics professional with a proven track record to lead and optimize our logistics operations across the Supply Chain. This role involves strategic planning and execution to ensure efficient route management, cost control, on-time deliveries, risk management, documentation compliance and vendor performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics and distribution management, with a proven ability to enhance load efficiency, cut costs and streamline processes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Logistics vendor relationship Management
- Develop and maintain relationships with logistics vendors. i.e. Inter & Intracity both
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with vendors.
- Evaluate supplier performance and address any issues or concerns.
2. Route Optimization
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize delivery routes, reducing transit times and fuel consumption.
- Utilize route planning tools and analytics to enhance route efficiency and minimize costs.
- Continuously monitor and adjust routes based on real-time information and traffic conditions
3. Load Efficiency
- Ensure optimal load distribution across vehicles to maximize capacity and minimize transportation costs.
- Collaborate with warehouse and supply chain operations teams to streamline loading and unloading processes.
- Analyze load efficiency metrics and implement improvements where necessary.
4. Logistics Cost Control
- Develop and manage the logistics budget, focusing on cost reduction without compromising service quality.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across the logistics function.
- Regularly review logistics expenses and provide detailed reports to senior management.
5. On-Time Delivery
- Oversee the execution of logistics operations to ensure on-time delivery of goods to customers, hubs, job work sites, etc. across the country.
- Monitor inbound and outbound delivery performance and implement corrective actions to address delays or issues.
- Work closely with the stakeholders involved to ensure delivery commitments are met..
6. Vendor Management and Performance
- Manage relationships with logistics vendors and transportation providers, ensuring compliance with contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs).
- Evaluate vendor performance regularly and negotiate contracts to achieve favourable terms.
- Source and onboard new vendors as needed to support business growth and flexibility.
7. Transportation Cost Reconciliation
- Oversee the reconciliation of transportation costs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with budgets.
- Work with the finance team to audit and verify transportation invoices and payments.
- Identify discrepancies and resolve them promptly with vendors or internal teams.
8. Communication and Collaboration
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including procurement, sales, distribution, and factory teams.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of procurement activities with organizational goals.
- Liaise with external partners, such as suppliers and logistics service providers, to facilitate smooth operations.
9. Accounts and Payments
- Coordinate with Payments SPOC for timely payments of logistic vendors as per agreed norms.
- Co-ordinate with logistics vendors for any payment delays and issues and justify the reason for resolution.
- Ensure and avoid the escalation of payment delays with on time coordination.
- Source and onboard new vendors as needed to support business growth and flexibility
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Distribution, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in logistics or transportation management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven experience in network design, route optimization, load planning, and cost control.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
- Ability to analyse data and make strategic decisions based on insights.
- Ready to Travel within the region as needed and should be comfortable with field work.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in managing the logistics in industries like – Manufacturing, FMCG, Agriculture, F&B, Retail, Sales & Marketing, or E-commerce/ Quick Commerce, etc.
- Familiarity with environmental and regulatory compliance related to logistics operations.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams effectively.
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Job Category | Supply Chain |
Location: Hyderabad, HO
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Overview
The AGM, Finance and Accounts will play a critical role in Banyan Nation's growth by leading the finance function, ensuring smooth financial operations, and supporting strategic decisionmaking. Reporting to the CFO, the Finance Controller will work closely with the Co-founders and senior leadership team, driving the company’s financial planning, budgeting, cost management, and compliance functions. This is a high-impact role within a capital- and labour-intensive manufacturing business, contributing to the company’s ambitious expansion plans.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Planning and Budgeting
- Lead company-wide financial planning and reporting, covering sales forecasts, costing, pricing, collections, cash flows, and working capital management.
- Collaborate with department heads to translate business goals into detailed budgets, cost plans, and forecasts.
- Assist the CFO and senior management in the preparation of quarterly and annual budgets, covering production, payroll, capital expenditures, and operational costs
2. Financial Operations
- Oversee month-end closures, financial forecasts, and budget controls.
- Ensure the accuracy of inventory, control the flow of raw materials, and manage cost analysis for manufacturing operations.
- Maintain high standards of bookkeeping and real-time cash reconciliation to enable prompt decision-making.
- Automate financial processes to reduce manual dependencies and ensure operational efficiency.
- Conduct internal audits, including vendor, supplier, materials, and stock audits, to maintain financial integrity
3. Cost Control and Management Accounting
- Analyse plant performance monthly, providing detailed commentary on cost variances and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop financial reporting systems and dashboards for operational teams and senior management.
- Collaborate with department managers to manage business operating expenses and ensure compliance with budgeted targets.
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, revenue maximization strategies, and inventory control processes.
4. Compliance and Auditing
- Ensure 100% compliance with statutory, regulatory, and organizational policies, principles, and laws.
- Conduct periodic compliance audits of internal systems, vendors, suppliers, and external partners.
- Adhere to ethical standards in data integrity, financial tracking, reporting, and system implementation.
5. Team and Vendor Management
- Lead the finance team, providing mentorship, training, and support to ensure accurate financial operations.
- Collaborate with informal recyclers, vendors, and other external partners to ensure smooth financial transactions, GST compliance, and innovative financing schemes.
- Manage payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and daily cash reconciliations
6. Investor Relations
- Engage with investors independently, addressing queries and providing financial updates during board meetings.
- Ensure transparency and accuracy in financial reporting for investor relations.
7. Reporting and Analytics
- Prepare various MIS reports related to inventory position, movements, and reconciliations
- Develop high-level dashboard summaries for management on inventory status and vendor payments
- Generate ad-hoc reports as required by management
8. Process Improvement
- Identify areas for operational improvement based on data analysis
- Suggest and implement process enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy
Qualifications:
- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 12-15 years of experience in finance and accounting, preferably in manufacturing environments.
- At least 4-5 years in a similar role as Finance Controller in a mid-sized manufacturing business or as a Senior Finance Controller in a large organization.
- Strong experience in accounting, financial operations, costing, budgeting, cash flow management, inventory control, compliance, and regulatory affairs.
- Proficiency in accounting principles, financial reporting, compliance, and inventory accounting.
- Experience working with informal suppliers, including recyclers and vendors, is a plus.
Preferred Traits:
- Strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to create systems, processes, and accountability frameworks.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with knowledge of Tally accounting software.
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Job Category | Finance & Accounts |
Location: Hyderabad, HO
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly accomplished and proficient Polymer Science graduate to join our R&D team. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in polymer chemistry, materials characterization, and polymer processing, with a passion for driving innovation in sustainable plastic solutions. This role will be instrumental in supporting new product development and feedstock characterization across diverse applications, while strengthening Banyan Nation’s position as a leader in sustainable plastic recycling and material innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to R&D initiatives aimed at designing, synthesizing, and optimizing polymer materials to meet targeted property requirements for specific applications.
- Lead mechanical and rheological testing efforts in compliance with established characterization techniques.
- Ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) testing for R&D trials to accelerate project outcomes.
- Formalize and maintain a comprehensive recipe database by mapping testing data from all in-house, converter, and client trials, essential for scaling up and supporting future MIS integration.
- Support the development of an in-house PCR Calculator for new grade development, crucial for collaborating with polymer partners on material outcomes.
- Manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for R&D and Quality testing interfaces, including for GC-MS, DSC, TGA, colour measurement, and rheology testing.
- Build and maintain a repository of material defects and corresponding solution guidelines, to later serve as technical case studies for client presentations.
- Oversee regulatory compliance checks, AMC of lab equipment, and manage documentation such as TDS, CoA, and MSDS SOPs
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Proficiency: Strong foundation in mechanical testing, thermal analysis, and spectroscopy. Familiarity with material characterization techniques, including FTIR, DSC, TGA, and GC-MS is beneficial.
- Industry Insights: Understanding of both the recycling and virgin plastics industries, with emphasis on polymer synthesis, formulation, and sustainable material development.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to design, conduct, and analyse experimental data, providing clear, actionable insights.
- Collaboration and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree from CIPET, or equivalent institutions may be considered for candidates with substantial relevant experience.
- 2-3 years of proven work experience within a relevant industry, ideally within polymer research and development.
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Job Category | R & D |
Location: Hyderabad, HO
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Manager - Accounts to oversee our sales operations financial activities. This role is crucial in managing FG warehouse accounting, customer invoicing, reconciliations, and maintaining strong financial controls. The ideal candidate will combine strong accounting expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills to ensure smooth financial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Reconciliation Management
- Execute regular PO reconciliations
- Perform accounts receivable reconciliations with BRS
- Conduct annual reconciliations:
- No Dues Certificate
- Balance Confirmation with logistics vendors
- Customer reconciliations
- Converter account reconciliations
- Manage physical inventory reconciliation with financial records.
2. Financial Operations & Control
- Oversee stock valuation for internal movements
- Process and calculate customer rebates
- Monitor accounts receivable aging
- Compute average AR time for converters and customers
- Manage WIP and FG stock valuation
- Coordinate GST and TDS compliance matters
- Handle internal accounting procedures
3. Customer & Vendor Management
- Oversee customer onboarding processes
- Verify and maintain customer documentation
- Manage vendor relationships
- Handle statutory documentation requirements
- Maintain NDAs and agreements
- Coordinate with converter accounts teams
4. Inventory & Stock Management
- Monitor FG warehouse financial activities
- Maintain accurate stock valuation records
- Oversee internal movement accounting
- Reconcile physical and financial inventory records
- Track WIP inventory valuations
5. Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure GST compliance in operations
- Manage TDS regulations and documentation
- Maintain required statutory records
- Handle audit documentation
- Ensure proper document storage and retrieval
6. Team Coordination & Reporting
- Liaise with logistics and warehouse teams
- Coordinate with accounts department
- Prepare management financial reports
- Generate financial analysis and insights
- Handle ad-hoc management requests
7. Process Improvement
- Identify process optimization opportunities
- Implement financial control improvements
- Streamline reconciliation processes
- Enhance documentation procedures
- Develop efficient tracking systems
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, MBA Finance, or M.Com.
- 5-7 years of experience in accounting/financial management
- Strong background in sales operations accounting
- Expertise in Indian accounting principles
- Advanced proficiency in Tally and MS Office
- Strong knowledge of GST and TDS regulations
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Process optimization capabilities.
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Job Category | R & D |
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Hyderabad, HO
Job Overview
This role demands a highly agile and adaptable individual who can seamlessly adjust to the evolving needs of the business. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of packaging regulations and guidelines across various markets, alongside a strong foundation in material sciences and conversion technologies. Expertise in sustainable packaging solutions and a comprehensive knowledge of recyclability and waste management practices in relevant geographies are critical for success.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Technology Innovation and Capability Development
- Expertise in the development and qualification of sustainable materials.
- In-depth understanding of waste management systems for key geographies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of recyclability standards across different regions
2. Stakeholder Management
- Ability to manage both internal and external stakeholders for small to mediumscale projects.
- Internal stakeholders: Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, Quality, and Plant Engineering.
- External stakeholders: Brand Owners, Convertors, Testing Laboratories, and Research Partners.
3. Project Management
- Lead and drive medium-scale networks for technology projects, ensuring on-time delivery (OTIF) using a defined Design of Experiments (DoE) framework.
- Oversee the qualification, approval, and testing processes for recycled plastic materials.
4. Digitalization
- Contribute to the development of predictive models for resin characterization.
- Develop and implement playbooks for in-house data management systems
Key Competencies and Knowledge:
Technical Proficiency:
Strong knowledge of material sciences, packaging technology, sustainability, and post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials. Understanding of the latest technological advancements in packaging, along with structural design expertise.
Industry Knowledge:
A robust understanding of the FMCG sector, including the packaging materials supply chain and market dynamics.
Communication Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication in English. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups, adapting style and language to suit the audience
Presentation and Analytical Skills:
Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel, with a methodical approach to data analysis and strong logical reasoning skills.
Interpersonal Skills:
Persuasive and influential, with a strong customer service orientation. Capable of effective collaboration and coordination across multiple stakeholders.
Project Management:
Ability to lead projects within defined timelines and ensure successful execution
Qualifications:
- Educational Background: Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Packaging/Polymer Technology from CIPET or equivalent institute or a PG Diploma in Packaging Science and Technology from IIP, SIES, or equivalent institutions.
- Industry Experience: 4-6 years of relevant experience within the FMCG or Pharma industries is preferred.
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Job Category | R & D |