Team Member - Techno Commercial
Summary
Leads techno-commercial evaluations, cost optimization, and vendor management for industrial site operations, integrating logistics, warehousing, and procurement with business goals using ERP systems.
1. Techno-Commercial Strategy & Support
- Lead techno-commercial evaluation of all site-level initiatives, projects, and operational decisions.
- Provide technical insights for commercial negotiations, vendor selection, and procurement decisions.
- Align site operations with business goals through value analysis and cost optimization initiatives.
2. ALL & Warehousing Integration
- Oversee techno-commercial aspects of ALL (AALL) and warehousing operations.
- Ensure cost-effective material movement, storage, and handling systems.
- Collaborate with stores and warehousing teams to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Support planning and optimization of logistics, space utilization, and inventory control systems.
3. Cost Optimization & Value Engineering
- Identify and drive cost reduction opportunities across materials, logistics, and storage.
- Conduct value engineering and benchmarking exercises.
- Monitor and analyze cost structures to improve profitability and efficiency.
4. Vendor & Contract Management
- Support vendor evaluation from both technical and commercial perspectives.
- Participate in contract negotiations and finalization of techno-commercial terms.
- Track vendor performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
5. Capex Planning & Evaluation
- Evaluate capex proposals for plant, warehousing, and infrastructure improvements.
- Conduct feasibility studies, ROI analysis, and cost-benefit evaluations.
- Recommend investments aligned with long-term business and operational strategy.
6. Systems, Processes & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to SOPs, policies, and internal controls.
- Support implementation and monitoring through ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).
- Maintain documentation, reporting standards, and audit readiness.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
7. Cross-functional Coordination
- Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, production, finance, and site leadership teams.
- Act as a bridge between technical teams and commercial stakeholders.
- Ensure smooth coordination for uninterrupted plant operations and project execution.
8. Data Analysis & Decision Support
- Analyze operational and financial data to support informed decision-making.
- Develop MIS reports related to cost, inventory, logistics, and site performance.
- Provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.
9. Team Leadership & Capability Building
- Lead and guide techno-commercial teams (if applicable).
- Build analytical and techno-commercial capabilities within the function.
- Drive a performance-oriented and collaborative work environment.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Cost savings and optimization achieved
- Efficiency improvements in ALL & warehousing operations
- Accuracy and impact of techno-commercial evaluations
- Capex ROI and project performance
- Vendor performance and contract effectiveness
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mandatory)
- MBA / PGDM in Operations, Supply Chain, or Finance (preferred)
- 8–15 years of experience in techno-commercial roles in manufacturing/industrial environment
- Strong exposure to procurement, contracts, warehousing, and plant operations
- Experience in ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)
Key Competencies
- Strong techno-commercial acumen
- Financial analysis and cost management expertise
- Strategic thinking with execution focus
- Stakeholder management and negotiation skills
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Process orientation and continuous improvement mindset