Business Head Cold Chain & Perishable Food Logistics

As the Business Head for Cold Chain & Perishable Food Logistics, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and growing a cutting-edge cold chain logistics company that caters to India's expanding food supply ecosystem. Your primary responsibilities will include developing and implementing a robust business strategy aligned with the founder's vision. You will be tasked with building the organization from the ground up, which involves recruiting key leadership and operational personnel, creating scalable processes, and fostering a culture centered around performance excellence. In addition, you will be responsible for forging strategic partnerships with food producers, processors, retailers, and restaurants to drive business growth. Leveraging your extensive industry knowledge and network, you will engage with key decision-makers within the food processing sector to secure valuable contracts and open new avenues for business expansion. Oversight of cold chain infrastructure development, encompassing warehouses, temperature-controlled transportation, and technology-driven monitoring systems, will also be under your purview to ensure product freshness and safety. Monitoring and optimizing key performance indicators (KPIs) will be crucial, with a focus on enhancing growth, service quality, operational efficiency, and profitability. Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and collaborating closely with industry bodies and regulatory entities will be essential aspects of your role. Acting as a strategic advisor to the founders, you will provide market intelligence and business insights to facilitate informed decision-making, while representing the company with customers, partners, and potential investors. To excel in this role, you should possess senior leadership experience in cold chain logistics, food tech, or perishable food supply chains at the level of Business Head, CBO, CEO, COO, or CXO. You must demonstrate strong industry acumen and relationships within the food processing domain, along with a proven track record of building and scaling organizations. A deep understanding of cold chain operations, including temperature compliance, storage protocols, and food-grade logistics, is essential. A hands-on approach, coupled with a strategic mindset, will be key to driving success in a dynamic startup or high-growth environment. Effective leadership, communication skills, and financial acumen are also critical attributes for this role, with a preference for a degree in business, supply chain, or operations. Practical experience will be highly valued in lieu of formal qualifications.,