Operations Manager
RedCloud
RedCloud is leveraging AI-powered technology to break down the barriers to fair and profitable trade in emerging markets. RedCloud's Intelligent Open Commerce Platform connects FMCG Brands, Distributors, and Local Merchants on a single, equitable marketplace, empowering them with real-world insights and data to help them make better decisions. RedCloud enables FMCG Brands to seize new opportunities in emerging markets, facilitates access to more buyers & streamlines operations for Distributors, and helps Local Merchants spend more time selling products, not searching for them. The company comprises a highly diverse, dynamic team of driven talented people from over twenty different countries, speaking multiple languages, with a physical footprint in Africa, Europe, and Latin America.
Job description:
The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the operational ashe successful candidate report to Director of Operations.aspects of client onboardings, platform investigations, configuration management and new feature/enhancement market roll outs. The successful candidate will be involved, and work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, marketing, sales, and the rest of the Product team to ensure the successful execution of product initiatives, effective collaboration, efficient processes, and timely delivery. The successful candidate report to Dircetor of operations
Main Responsibilities
Client onboardings: Collaborating with sales and customer success managers to collate all required information to successfully onboard new clients into the ecosystem.
Client configuration: Setup and manage new/existing client configurations in the ecosystem including SKU updates (description, price, stock, etc), business discount rules, etc.
Process Improvement: Evaluating and optimizing onboarding and configuration processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Identifying areas of improvement, implementing best practices, and streamlining workflows to drive productivity.
Communication and Collaboration: Facilitating effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, ensuring clear understanding of goals, tasks, and timelines. Acting as a liaison between teams to resolve conflicts, address bottlenecks, and drive alignment.
Testing/Validation: Testing existing / enhanced / new features on the platform to ensure they are fit for purpose. Running POCs for new business-initiated requirements.
Enhancement / Feature deployment: Managing feature/enhancement deployment in the market following successful deployment ensuring feature documentation is present/updated, internal (and external if required) trainings are scheduled and executed. Follow up on new feature usage experience and report any bugs/misbehaviours.
Investigations: Carry out full investigation (and root cause analysis if required) for any platform related queries. Make necessary configuration changes following the configuration management processes, escalate any code related bugs/misbehaviours.
Reporting / Analysis assistance: Provide support for cross-functional teams, especially GTM and Marketing, on existing reporting structure and new analysis.
Experience we think you’ll need:
Relevant bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 3 – 5 years professional experience in Operations Manager or second line Support experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong experience of analysing problems and resolving them
Experience of improving internal processes and procedures using the latest tools and techniques
Knowledge of the FMCG sector and digital commerce platforms is a plus.
Keen attention to detail and adherence to deadlines
Ability to work independently with high degree of accountability, while also able to collaborate cross-functionally with other departments.
Technical Requirement
Experience with Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, Service Desk)
Technical acumen (SQL, general API knowledge)
High level knowledge of AWS infrastructure and processes
Familiar with Agile methodology and SDLC
Benefits
Working with a pioneering provider of eCommerce solutions you will have the opportunity to join an international company who are growing massively, we encourage ambition and creativity.
Plus, you will get:
First Class Salary
25 days annual leave increasing to 26 days after your first 12 months in the business.
Company Equipment
Job Type: Full time