Senior Manager - Strategy & Operations

About Ninjacart and Ninja Global

Ninjacart stands as India's leading Agri-tech enterprise, backed by major global investors like Tiger Global and Walmart. Over the past decade, the company's India-centric technology has transformed the supply chain of fruits and vegetables from farms directly to consumers.

Ninja Global, a subsidiary, focuses on the import and export of fresh fruits and vegetables. Despite being relatively new, it ranks among the top 10 fruit importers in India and is rapidly expanding.

The company has raised more than $350 million from investors including Walmart Group, Tiger Global, Accel, and Nandan Nilekani. Recognized as one of the top 25 startups by LinkedIn, Ninjacart fosters a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture, granting significant autonomy to senior leadership and presenting large-scale, real-time challenges and opportunities.

Position Overview

This role is pivotal in establishing a global fruits trading powerhouse, scaling from initial stages to substantial growth. Key features include international travel, potential P&L ownership, high visibility, and working within a lean team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth insights into various country and commodity market dynamics.
• Design and implement go-to-market strategies to accelerate growth and scale.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as Legal, HR, Category Management, Product, Business Unit Heads, and CEO’s office to align and fulfill external stakeholder requirements.
• Conduct international travel 30-50% of the time.
• Lead activities like establishing operations in new countries, creating scalable playbooks, hiring and managing local teams and business units, and developing data-driven products that provide competitive advantages.
• Operate with significant autonomy after demonstrating capability.

Requirements

• 4 to 8 years of experience in consulting, strategy and operations, P&L management, or roles such as Chief of Staff or CEO’s office.
• Background in launching new business lines or product verticals.
• MBA or Bachelor’s degree from Tier I or II institutions preferred.
• Experience in fresh produce, imports/exports, or trading sectors is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Strong analytical ability and problem-solving mindset.
• Exceptional communication skills to effectively engage diverse stakeholders and influence decisions.
• Adaptability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Highly inquisitive nature to independently seek answers and questions.
• Ambition and strong passion for excellence.

Additional Information

The organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities irrespective of background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or ethnicity. This commitment aims to cultivate a vibrant and enriching workplace that benefits employees, communities, and business goals.