Business Associate

Department
- Intercity PTL - City Operations
- Job posted on
- Jul 21, 2025
- Employee Type
- Permanent
- Experience range (Years)
- 1 year - 2 years

**Porter: Creating Impactful Journeys**

At Porter, we're not just passionate about improving productivity; we're on a vision to Moving a billion dreams one delivery at a time. We empower businesses, both large and small, to optimize their operations and unleash unprecedented growth in their core functions. Join us in pioneering the future of last-mile logistics, one that's poised to disrupt the industry and redefine the way we think about transportation.

**Why Porter?**
- Industry Leadership: As the fastest-growing leader in last-mile logistics, we have a pan India and International presence with operations spanning multiple cities. With a fleet size exceeding 750k driver partners and 15 million customers. Porter is at the forefront of this dynamic and rapidly expanding sector.- Cutting-Edge Technology: Our industry-best technology platform has garnered over $150 million in investments from renowned backers, including Sequoia Capital, Kae Capital, Mahindra Group, LGT Aspada, Tiger Global, and Vitruvian Partners. We leverage technology to drive efficiency, innovation, and unparalleled service.- Ambitious: We're not just solving problems; we're addressing a massive challenge and going after a market with a valuation surpassing $50 billion USD. Our ambition extends beyond last-mile delivery; we aim to disrupt all facets of logistics, including warehousing and LTL transportation.
- Thriving Community: Join a community of passionate individuals who are committed to doing the best work of their lives. At Porter, we value the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and embracing challenges head-on.

**Be a Part of Something Extraordinary**:
If you're ready to make an impact, be at the forefront of innovation, and embrace the challenges and opportunities of a fast-paced work environment, Porter is the place for you. We're not just building a brand; we're creating a household name in transportation. Join us and be part of the revolution - where every day is an opportunity to redefine what's possible.

Lead the 2W category operations for Chennai by ensuring business grows profitably while ensuring the experience on the platform is met for customers & partners profitably.

**Roles**- Vendor Sourcing: Actively identify, source, and onboard new vendors to enhance the service offerings and capabilities.- Vendor Onboarding: Guide vendors through the onboarding process, ensuring they are fully integrated into the system, aligned with operational standards, and compliant with payment recovery.- Daily Operations: Handle the day-to-day operations by monitoring and addressing any operational challenges to ensure smooth business processes.- Vehicle Allocation: Manage and allocate vehicles for orders based on vendor availability, ensuring optimal delivery efficiency.- Vendor and Customer Coordination: Maintain open and effective communication with both vendors and customers, addressing inquiries and resolving any issues that arise during the order process.- Performance Monitoring: Track vendor performance, ensure quality standards are met.

**Skills**- Involves understanding and using the basic functions of Microsoft Excel, such as creating spreadsheets, entering data, using formulas (like SUM, AVERAGE), formatting cells, and sorting or filtering data. These skills are essential for handling numbers, and performing basic data analysis.- Negotiation Skills:
- These involve the ability to reach mutually beneficial agreements between parties. Strong negotiation skills include active listening, clear communication, empathy, problem-solving, and persuasion. Effective negotiators understand the needs of both sides and work toward a compromise that satisfies both parties.