Job Description

The General Manager - Strategic Insights & Cost Leadership

will serve as a key driver of enterprise-wide strategy, cost optimization, and process excellence. This role blends financial acumen, operational insight, and data intelligence to enhance profitability, reduce inefficiencies, and empower decision-making across all verticals. The GM will lead cross-functional collaboration, champion digital transformation, and act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Cost Leadership

Lead SKU-wise and segment-wise costing across all product categories Drive raw material optimization, yield improvement, and cost audit initiatives Align costing decisions with pricing strategy, vendor negotiations, and product innovation

Data-Driven Business Strategy

Develop and maintain real-time dashboards for profitability, cost trends, and performance metrics Use predictive analytics to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning Integrate data from SAP, Excel, and other platforms into unified decision frameworks

Cross-Functional Business Partnering

Collaborate with PPC, operations, marketing, and finance to align cost and strategy Support new product launches, market expansion, and vendor evaluations with data insights Facilitate strategic reviews and planning sessions with leadership

Process Improvement & Automation

Identify and redesign inefficient workflows across procurement, production, and distribution Implement digital tools to reduce manual errors and human dependencies Standardize costing templates, reporting formats, and SOPs across departments Champion system integration (SAP, Power BI, IoT) to enhance operational agility
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹55,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Leave encashment Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off
Application Question(s):

Have you been directly responsible for aligning costing with pricing strategy and vendor negotiations? Do you have experience using predictive analytics for budgeting, forecasting, or strategic planning? Have you worked with cross-functional teams (e.g., PPC, operations, marketing, finance) to drive business strategy?
Experience:

Cost Accounting Standards: 7 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person