Bajaj Electricals - Lead - Logistics Planning & Strategy

Description:

JOB PURPOSE

The Logistics Planning & Strategy Lead will be responsible for designing and implementing the companys long-term logistics and distribution strategy across India. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to drive cost efficiency, service excellence, and network optimization across plants/ vendors, warehouses, and distribution channel.

The ideal candidate is a data-driven problem solver with strong experience in logistics network design, transportation optimization, and end-to-end supply chain strategy in a high-volume consumer products environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning

- Develop and implement the logistics and distribution strategy aligned with business growth objectives.

- Design a scalable logistics network to support domestic expansion and achieve optimum cost.

- Lead cost optimization initiatives through Center of gravity analysis, route rationalization, freight negotiations, and warehouse efficiency.

- Plan for the 4M: Manpower, Material, Machines (Infra to run warehouse) , Material (Consumables) and Method (systems and processes).

- Evaluate and deploy technology-driven solutions (TMS, WMS, digital freight platforms) to enhance visibility and productivity.

Operational Excellence

- Drive on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery performance improvement across channels distributors, dealers, e-commerce, and modern trade.

- Lead the annual logistics budgeting and forecasting process with clear KPIs on cost, service, and inventory efficiency.

- Oversee 3PL/4PL partner selection, performance management, and service level compliance.

- Standardize and institutionalize best practices in inventory movement, warehouse layout, and secondary transportation.

Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Making

- Conduct periodic network and cost-to-serve analyses to identify improvement opportunities.

- Use data analytics and simulation tools for demand clustering, warehouse location planning, and load optimization.

- Present monthly dashboards to leadership with actionable insights and cost-saving recommendations.

Cross-Functional Leadership

- Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning and Finance teams to align logistics strategy with business priorities.

- Support new product launches and regional expansions by developing agile distribution models.

- Partner with IT for automation and real-time logistics tracking integration.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Post-graduation Diploma/Degree in (Logistics/Supply Chain Management)

CERTIFICATIONS

APICS ( Desirable )

PREFERRED/ ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

Warehousing Operations + Logistics Operations + Solution designing

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL INTERFACE

- Sales

- Commercial

- Demand & Supply planning

- Finance

- SCM

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

- Think Beyond

- Put Customers First

- Collaborate to Win

- Develop Talent

- Be the Best

- Be Agile