Senior Manager - Founders Office

Designation Strategic Projects & Operations, Founders Office

Location - Mumbai, Lower Parel

About Us:

The Souled Store is a homegrown youth casual-wear brand founded in 2013. Today, we are one of Indias largest online merchandising platforms, with licensing partnerships including Disney, Warner Bros., WWE, IPL and Viacom18 among others. We create products inspired by pop culture - superheroes, movies, TV shows cartoonswhile also staying deeply rooted in evolving youth fashion and lifestyle trends. Alongside our core mens and womens apparel categories, we are actively expanding into new product lines such as activewear, Supima products, personal care (perfumes), footwear and backpacks. While we began as a digital-first brand, we have steadily expanded into offline retail and currently operate 70 stores across India, with further pan-India expansion underway. The Souled Store was built on a simple belief: people do their best work when they love what they do. We believe work should be driven by ownership, curiosity, and leadership at every level - not just by titles. Over the years, weve built a team of like-minded individuals who work smart, take accountability, and grow with the business. If you resonate with our culture and want to be part of an aggressively scaling, consumer-first brand, wed love to have you join us.

Work Overview:

Were a high-growth organization scaling across multiple channels. The Founders Office drives the companys most critical cross-functional initiatives. We are looking for someone to manage high-impact projects and new ventures, directly working with the CEO. This is a high-visibility role requiring strong ownership, analytical rigor, and the ability to deliver under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

P&L Improvement: Lead company-wide projects focused on cost and speed optimization across logistics and operations.

Buying & Inventory Strategy: Redesign procurement and inventory processes; implement strategic buying principles and forecasting models.

Data & Business Intelligence: Improve data accuracy and integration to support strategic decision-making.

Technology & AI Adoption: Identify and integrate AI-driven opportunities across internal and customer facing systems.

Inventory Liquidation: Build and execute a commercially viable liquidation strategy across all channels.

2. New Business Incubation & Operational Leadership

Venture Launch: Own end-to-end execution of new business verticals, including Nutraceutical brands and Quick Commerce.

Vendor Management: Lead relationships and negotiations with key external partners.

Program Management: Drive timelines, deliverables, and execution for all strategic initiatives.

Team Building: Work with the CEO to define and structure the expanding Founders Office team.

Required Experience & Traits

Experience: 57 years in Management Consulting, Investment Banking, Corporate Strategy, or Founders Office within a fast-paced, operational business.

Analytical Strength: Advanced Excel and strong quantitative problem-solving skills.

Ownership & Integrity: Proven ability to manage outcomes independently and handle confidential data responsibly.

Self-Driven: Able to operate autonomously and anticipate problems.

Communication: Strong ability to simplify complex analyses for leadership decisions.

Adaptability: Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to un-learn and adapt quickly.