Regional C&F & Secondary Logistics Manager

Qualification & Experience:

Responsibilities:

- Manage warehouse operations and secondary freight management for Foods categories across the assigned region.

- Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities through freight negotiations, warehouse overhead control, route optimization, and operational efficiency initiatives.

- Monitor and optimize key cost metrics including:

1. Warehouse operations cost

2. Packaging charges per MT

3. Primary freight cost per MT

4. Secondary freight cost per kg

5. NPD logistics cost management

- Utilize data analytics and operational insights to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.

Supply Chain & Distribution Management:

- Drive PDP (Primary Distribution Planning) and routing efficiency at CFA locations.

- Ensure timely follow-up on pending orders with focus on:

1. TAT adherence - OTIF (On Time In Full)

2. 95%+ fill rates across SKUs

- Maintain and update transportation master data including freight rates, routes, and distance matrices across Excel, SAP, and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

- Implement depot SOPs and establish robust control mechanisms for operational compliance.

- Design and manage depot payment structures and conduct periodic depot audits.

Warehouse & Transportation Operations2:

- Oversee warehouse management for Foods across the region.

- Ensure production and dispatch planning of products aligns with sales plans and CFA requirements.

- Manage secondary transportation operations (Depot to Stockists) with focus on:

1. Route planning

2. Vehicle utilization

3. Right truck-type selection

4. Freight optimization

Compliance & Quality Standards:

- Ensure all CFA operations comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

- Drive adherence to:

1. FSSC 22000 standards

2. ISO 45001 standards

- Maintain operational quality, food safety, and workplace safety compliance across all CFA locations.

Performance & Continuous Improvement:

- Drive operational excellence through performance tracking and process optimization metrics such as:

1. Indent vs Placement

2. Truck Utilization

3. Transit Time Adherence

4. Shortage/Damages Index

- Lead sustainability initiatives across CFA operations including:

Key Skills:

- Warehouse Operations Management

- Transportation & Freight Management

- Supply Chain Optimization

- SAP / TMS / Excel

- Data Analytics & Reporting

- Cost Optimization

- Vendor & CFA Management

- Compliance & Audit Management

- Route Planning & Logistics Efficiency

- Sustainability & Process Improvement