Role: Manager

Location: Gurgaon

Key Responsibilities:

Logistics Network Design:

- Conduct as-is logistics network diagnostics including transport lanes, DC locations, lead times, and costs

- Possess strong knowledge and hands-on experience in modelling different network configurations and developing optimization algorithms based on defined objective functions.

- Evaluate optimization opportunities for network redesign (hub-and-spoke, consolidation, cross-docking, etc.)

- Model future-state scenarios for network expansion, last-mile agility, and service level improvements.

- Develop business cases, implement roadmaps, and support implementation of key initiatives for network redesign

Transportation Planning & Execution:

- Assess current transportation/logistics operations to identify gaps and provide recommendations

- Manage transport planning cycles (daily/weekly), including carrier selection/allocation, truck load balancing, fleet scheduling, and route optimization

- Execute transportation performance analysis (On-Time In-Full, Freight Cost per Unit, Utilization)

- Collaborate with 3PL/4PL providers and develop frameworks to improve delivery reliability and reduce logistics cost

- Design and implement Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Warehouse Operations:

- Assess current warehousing operations for throughput, space utilization, and picking efficiency to identify gaps and provide recommendations

- Lead initiatives for layout redesign, slotting, and automation feasibility

- Develop SOPs and KPIs to improve inbound, put-away, order picking, and dispatch processes

- Design and implement Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Order Management & Fulfillment:

- Design and implement end-to-end order-to-ship processes with visibility and traceability

- Diagnose root causes of order delays, backorders, and fulfilment issues

- Define and track metrics like service level, Perfect Order Rate, Fill Rate, and Order Cycle Time

Logistics Analytics & Reporting:

- Develop MIS dashboards on logistics cost, delivery performance, service level adherence, and transit lead times

- Implement RCA frameworks to identify recurring fulfilment bottlenecks

- Conduct benchmarking of logistics KPIs across regions/sites and propose improvement actions

Qualifications:

- 6 - 10 years of experience in logistics, transportation, distribution strategy, or downstream supply chain execution roles

- Previous advisory experience from a top-tier strategy firm, niche logistics consulting firm, or Big-4 consultancy preferred

- Bachelors degree in engineering, logistics, supply chain, or a related field

- MBA / Masters degree in supply chain & Operations, Logistics, Business Administration, or similar discipline

- Strong storyboarding skills to translate operational insights into impactful client presentations

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high motivation to drive logistics transformation

- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and coordination skills in dynamic, operationally complex environments

- Hands-on exposure to end-to-end logistics operations transportation planning, routing, order fulfillment, warehouse layout/design, 3PL management, etc.

- Experience in KPI tracking (On-Time Delivery, Fill Rate, Freight Cost per Unit, Perfect Order Rate) and performance dashboards

- Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement experience (supply, customer service, 3PLs)

- Strong analytical, quantitative, and root-cause problem-solving skills related to logistics data

- Hands on experience with WMS / TMS tools, logistics optimization tools (e.g., Coupa Supply Chain Guru, AIMMS, Starboard etc.) is preferred

- Tools knowledge on Alteryx, Power BI, python, Linear programming platforms, etc. would be a big plus

- APICS CLTD, CSCP, or Six Sigma certification would be an added advantage