Operations Manager – KSA

September 29, 2022
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

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KAYAK is the number one e-commerce in the purchase and sale of pre-owned vehicles and the private startup with the highest valuation in Latam. Kavak is also the first Unicorn Company in the history of Mexico, but its current value is US$8.7B, that is, almost 9 unicorns together.

Our team is the number one priority. We like to imagine the impossible and work together to achieve it. We are disruptive, proactive, loyal, and ambitious.

KAYAK has been operating in Latin America over the last years and has been growing exponentially, our goal is global. We have more than 7,000 Kavakees on the team and growing, and as part of this accelerated growth, we want to make sure we surround ourselves with the best talent to strengthen us to continue building the technology, processes, and products that will allow us to transform the automotive market around the world.

What will be your mission?

Ensure the sustainability of the operations that involve the entire car journey, from the acquisition of the car to the reconditioning, subsequent sale, and post-sale service, seeking high standards/high-performance equipment

What you'll do

Design the strategy for the operations area in order to guarantee the fulfillment of the objectives in the short, medium, and long term.
Develop and manage partnerships with local workshops to manage the entire reconditioning process.
Track performance and cost and quality of repairs to maximize margins and minimize returns/claims
Ensure the highest standard of the reconditioning process to maintain the quality of Kavak cars
Develop and lead key performance indicators for logistics, warehousing, and repairs
Own all processes to meet operational SLAs
Interact actively and constantly with the stakeholders of the operational and/or production processes
Who you are

5+ years leading areas of operational and/or production processes
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or related careers
Knowledge of continuous improvement and lean processes
Advanced Intermediate MS Office, Google Suite desirable
Advanced English
What do we offer?

Health insurance
Life insurance
Car at cost after the first anniversary
Leave as per KSA Labour Law
Working in a start-up environment where you will learn every day
Do you want to be part of this story? Apply now!