Description:

Role Overview

The Logistics & Distribution Manager will oversee end-to-end logistics operations across multiple warehouses in South India, including warehousing, distribution, and last-mile delivery. The role requires strong leadership in managing teams, service providers, and operational excellence initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Management: Manage logistics operations across regional warehouses and CFA locations, ensuring smooth dispatches and timely deliveries.

Inventory Control: Implement FIFO/FEFO practices and maintain 100% inventory accuracy. Monitor product shelf life and reduce returns to factory.

Vendor & Service Provider Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with logistics partners, monitor performance, and onboard new service providers.

Process Excellence: Drive continuous improvement through frameworks such as 5S, Kaizen, and operational excellence initiatives.

Compliance: Ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements including HSE guidelines, transport safety protocols, and applicable rules.

Data & Reporting: Develop dashboards and reports using analytical tools (e.g., Power BI) to improve visibility, enhance service levels, and support decision-making.

Loss Prevention: Monitor damages and leakages, implement preventive measures, and manage recovery through service providers or insurance claims.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, finance, regulatory, and warehouse teams to align logistics strategies with organizational goals.

Project Implementation: Support global and local logistics projects, adopting new technologies and strategic approaches for efficiency.

Finance Interface: Coordinate with finance teams on freight provisions, inventory provisions, and statutory audits.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Education: Science Graduate, preferably with MBA in Operations or Supply Chain Management.

Experience: Minimum 8 years, with at least 2 years in a responsible corporate/leadership role. Experience in logistics and distribution handling high product volumes at a national or regional level is preferred.

Technical Skills: Hands-on knowledge of ERP systems (SAP), Power BI, and analytical tools.

Soft Skills: Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills. Proven ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders.

Key Success Factors:

- Ability to influence logistics service providers for consistent performance and swift delivery to customers.

- Collaborative approach with internal stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives.

- Application of methodologies, processes, and tools to enhance work effectiveness and implement improvements.

- Commitment to continuous learning and sharing knowledge to strengthen organizational capability.

- Strong customer focus with a sense of urgency in service delivery.

- Effective communication and deployment of statutory/regulatory requirements.

- Providing constructive feedback to warehouse managers for performance improvement.

- Willingness to travel occasionally to warehouse locations.

- Strict adherence to all applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations.