Assistant Commercial Manager

Actively Reviewing the Applications

Marks and Spencer Reliance India Private Limited

India, Haryana, Gurugram Full-Time On-site INR 17–20 LPA

Posted 11 hours ago • Apply by May 3, 2026

Job Description

Key Deliverables (Essential functions & Responsibilities of the Job):

1.Billing Validation & Financial Controls: Review, validate, and approve all 3PL, transportation, warehouse, and packaging vendor invoices as per contractual terms.

Cross-check billing with operational data — volumes, trips, manpower, and SLAs — to ensure accuracy.
Track disputes and ensure timely resolution with complete audit documentation.
Coordinate with Finance for correct GL booking, accruals, and month-end closure.

2.Annual Cost Planning, Budgeting & Monthly Provisioning: Lead the annual cost budgeting process for supply chain operations (transportation, warehousing, packaging, etc.).

Benchmark cost per unit (CPU) across regions, service providers, and channels to identify improvement areas.
Track actual vs. budget performance and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare and review monthly cost provisions for logistics and warehousing activities.
Work with Finance on PO validation, accrual roll-forwards, and variance analysis to ensure timely and accurate financial closure.

3.Vendor & Contract Management: Evaluate and manage vendors based on cost efficiency, performance, and service quality.

Recommend vendors for new requirements through cost-benefit and performance analyses.
Drive vendor consolidation and rate optimization to achieve better commercial terms.
Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts — drafting, negotiation, execution, renewal, and closure — ensuring all commercial clauses, SLAs, indemnities, and penalties are well-defined and compliant.
Track contract validity and renewal timelines through a centralized repository and ensure timely closure of full & final settlements.

4.Cost Leadership, Optimization & Analytics: Drive cost efficiency projects across supply chain functions (transport, warehousing, packaging, manpower, etc.).

Analyze spend patterns to identify cost-saving opportunities through benchmarking and process improvements.
Partner with Operations and Finance teams to implement cost-control measures without compromising service quality.
Develop and maintain monthly cost dashboards capturing spend trends, cost per unit, vendor performance, and budget utilization.
Present commercial insights to leadership and automate reporting through Power BI or Excel-based dashboards.

5.Governance, Compliance & Audit SupportEnsure adherence to internal financial controls, tax laws, procurement policies, and statutory compliance.

Maintain up-to-date documentation for vendor contracts, rate cards, and billing records.
Coordinate with internal and external auditors for data validation, reconciliations, and audit queries.
Drive continuous improvement in commercial governance and process transparency across the supply chain.

Key Skills:

-Experience: 2+ years in commercial management within retail, FMCG, logistics, or e-commerce.

-Qualification: CA/ICWA(CMA)/MBA

-Strong command over commercial governance, billing validation, and financial controls.

-Excellent understanding of supply chain cost structures, 3PL billing models, and vendor contracts.

-Proficiency in SAP / ERP, Advanced Excel, cost modelling and dashboard tools (Tableau , Power BI).

-Analytical mindset, negotiation skills, stakeholder management.