Job Description : AVP - Global Operations
Location : Vikhroli, Mumbai
Work Mode : In-Office
Experience : 10 - 15 Years (with focus on high-impact execution)
About Handelnine Global :
- Handelnine Global is a fast-growing e-commerce house of brands, operating 10+ online retail brands and serving customers in 60+ countries. We connect global demand and supply by sourcing products from manufacturers worldwide and delivering them through a tech-enabled, end-to-end logistics and fulfillment network.
- Our operational footprint spans the USA, UK, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. With offices and fulfilment hubs in Mumbai, New York, and London, and an increasingly expanding global warehouse network, we support multi-region delivery, cross-border shipping, and last-mile partnerships at scale.
- We are profitable, self-funded, and expanding rapidly into new markets with frequent brand launches. Our growth is fuelled by strong operational execution, data-led decision making, and continuous improvement across the entire supply chain.
- For a global operations leader, this is an opportunity to influence global scalability, re-engineer fulfilment processes, optimise multi-country logistics, and shape systems that directly impact customer experience, cost efficiency, and speed, across markets worldwide.
The Role & Culture
Handelnine Global is excited to welcome an AVP - Global Operations to our leadership team.We are a lean, high-performance organisation where speed, clarity, and ownership truly matter. If you enjoy solving complex problems, streamlining processes, and working in an environment where your decisions directly shape outcomes, you will feel at home with us.If you are looking for the energy of a fast-moving startup, the scale of a global supply chain, and the opportunity to drive meaningful operational improvements across countries, Handelnine offers a place where you can thrive, grow, and make a significant impact.Key Responsibilities
The ideal person for this role will have the raw capability and drive to optimize our entire global fulfillment architecture, which comprises :
Cost & Efficiency Ownership : Direct accountability for global shipping costs and operational efficiency. You will implement aggressive strategies to optimize costs without compromising delivery speed.Global Network : Overseeing operations for regional warehouses and leading the expansion into new locations (USA, UK, EU), managing everything from lease negotiation to rapid operationalization.Data-Led Execution : Utilizing internal dashboards to track daily performance, spotting trends, and identifying improvement areas before they become bottlenecks.Cross-Functional Leadership : Collaborating with Tech, Finance, and Marketing to ensure logistics supports new business models.Team Development : Building and mentoring a high-performing operations team capable of scaling with the business.Desired Candidate Profile
10+ years of experience in Operations, Logistics, or Supply Chain, preferably in a high-growth E-commerce or Tech-enabled environment.You have a track record of entering complex or chaotic environments, diagnosing root causes, and implementing structural changes in a short timeframe.We value capability over years served. You should be a "Change Agent", someone who writes the playbook rather than just following one.Strong understanding of operational KPIs. You don't just read reports; you question the data and use it to drive strategy.Willingness to operate at 30,000 feet (strategy) and 3 feet (execution). You should be comfortable negotiating with carriers one hour and presenting to leadership the next.This is a high-touch role requiring presence in our Mumbai office to drive collaboration and rapid decision-making.