Factory Logistics Manager - FMCG

Reports To : AVP Manufacturing (West Cluster) and AVP SC Planning

location-Pune

Functional Area: Purchase / Logistics / Supply Chain

Customer Centric Capability Development:

1. Monitors performance metrics (KPI’s) to understand service and efficiency trends within assigned suppliers and identify opportunities for improvement. Shares performance information with the Team and supliers to develop collaborative approaches to correct inefficient behaviors or fix system disconnects.

2. Coordinates cross-functional work teams to eliminate root causes of supply chain inefficiency and Out of Stocks (OOS) – by evaluating Depot point of sale data.

3. Leads business execution of new programs and initiatives including but not limited to: promotional activities, new product launches, product flow planning, and network changes/redesigns.

4. Leads implementation of value added services such as CPFR, VMI, EDI etc.

5. Actively participates in ‘Production and Materials planning” both internal and with the suppliers to ensure execution of fulfillment plan at the lowest total delivered cost. Closely works with Mfg. Managers, Category supply planners and Buyers respectively to insure that optimum customer service, distribution, speed to shelf, and promotional activity that is expected by the customers can and will be achieved.

6. Leverages information from business tools, account plans, and information systems to generate a depot level plan. Collaborates with the entire supply chain team and the customer to improve customer service, distribution, and promotional activity.

7. Effectively manages data flow, communication and processes associated with new and transitioning SKU’s, material status (e.g.SLOB, Discontinued)

8. Interfaces with Finance to and partners to minimize average days of Inventory and inventory obsolescence cost

9. Works closely with the Category planners to optimize a “Cost to Serve” model between Plant and depot and drive Go Direct mode of replenishment between plant and depots.

10. To jointly own with Logistics Development the logistics capability of the Plant, TPOs in terms of cold chain, warehousing and distribution.

11. To build sustainable business relationship with all suppliers and ensure supplier satisfaction. Visit a given set of suppliers regularly as per agreed plan

12. Ensure TPM implementation at all warehouses.

13. Facilitate the monthly audit of quantity and age of physical stocks at warehouses and drive / train the distributor warehouse team on FIFO.

14. Drive Rail transportation for all categories

Key Relationships:

- Internal : Sales, Manufacturing, PBS, Finance, IT and L&CO Teams

- External : EM/PM Suppliers, Warehousing & Transportation Service Providers