Head - Logistics - B2B eCommerce Platform

(Part of a Large Indian Conglomerate)

Role & Responsibilities:

- Managing end to end logistics and warehousing operations including all the processes i.e., Inbound, outbound, inventory management, 3PL and distribution.

- Creating the vision and strategy for planning, logistics across India, establishing the footprint and team to deliver this strategy.

- Leading and facilitating collaboration between warehouse sites across India

- Managing transportation budget and activities for inbound and outbound flows, and physical distribution network optimization and performance.

- Driving common processes, disciplines, systems and metrics across.

- Utilizing and refining of key performance indicators (KPI) to monitor and drive performance and continuous improvement, ensuring strict compliance with regulations, and group standards

- Assessing, developing, and refining the overall planning, warehousing, distribution and logistics skill set in the organization.

- Driving operational excellence and best practices to improve the supply chain process.

- MBA with 10+ years of supply chain experience with a key focus on logistics, warehousing and customer service in an E-commerce/retail industry.

- Be systems savvy and have had experience in optimizing performance through effective utilization of Analytical tools.

- Can develop & execute business continuity/strategic plans to provide direction toward the achievement of financial targets.

- Exhibit in-depth knowledge of latest supply chain/logistics processes, LEAN methods & current best practices.

- Have strong 'hands-on' people management, interpersonal skills, stakeholder management, team building, leadership and coaching skills.