Operations & Business Manager – Leather Offcuts

We are looking for an experienced and responsible Business Manager to independently manage the complete operations of our leather offcuts business.
The ideal candidate will take ownership of day-to-day business activities, including sales, customer relationships, inventory management ji, dispatch, payment collection and profitability.
The objective is to build a well-organised, efficient and self-managed business that operates with minimal involvement from the owner.
Key Responsibilities
1. Sales & Business Development
* Manage existing customers and develop new buyers for leather offcuts.
* Generate sales enquiries and convert them into business.
* Negotiate prices within approved limits.
* Maintain strong customer relationships and expand the customer base.
* Achieve monthly sales and profitability targets.
2. Inventory & Stock Management
* Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing materials.
* Monitor stock quantities, grades, wastage and inventory movement.
* Ensure proper storage, identification and handling of materials.
* Conduct regular physical stock verification and reconcile discrepancies.
3. Dispatch & Logistics
* Independently manage the complete dispatch process.
* Coordinate weighing, packing, loading, transportation and delivery.
* Ensure proper documentation and timely invoicing.
* Track deliveries and resolve customer complaints or shortages.
4. Payment Collection & Credit Control
* Follow up with customers for timely payment collection.
* Maintain customer-wise outstanding balances and ageing reports.
* Ensure sales comply with approved credit limits and payment terms.
* Escalate overdue payments and potential bad debts promptly.
5. Business Operations & Profitability
* Monitor purchase costs, selling prices, operating expenses and gross margins.
* Identify opportunities to improve profitability and reduce wastage.
* Coordinate with accounts staff to ensure accurate invoicing and reconciliation.
* Maintain discipline, accountability and efficiency across all business activities.
6. Reporting & Accountability
* Submit daily sales, dispatch and collection reports.
* Prepare weekly stock and outstanding-payment summaries.
* Review monthly sales, gross profit, expenses and overall business performance.
* Take ownership of operational problems and resolve them independently.
Candidate Profile
* 5–10 years of experience in trading, distribution, industrial by-products, leather or a similar business.
* Experience in sales, inventory management, logistics and payment collection.
* Strong commercial understanding and negotiation skills.
* Good knowledge of Excel and basic accounting, invoicing and stock records.
* Honest, organised, proactive and capable of working independently.
* Able to manage staff, customers, suppliers and transporters effectively.
Experience in the leather industry or leather waste/offcuts trading will be an advantage.

Work arrangement
No