Regional Manager - Operations - Logistics & Warehousing

A leading publishing house is hiring for:

Position: Regional Manager- Operations

Experience: 12-20 years

Qualification: MBA in Operations/SCM (Preferred)

Location: Greater Noida

Mandate:

Minimum 8 years of experience in Logistics & Warehousing.

Knowledge of SAP & ERP.

Skills required: Influencing skills, team player, analytical, drive for results and strong communications.

Job Purpose:

- Track C&F cost Vs Budget. Publish monthly KPI reports to key internal stakeholders.

- Monthly review of Logistics KPI of order fill rate and Freight cost (Plan Vs actual) Publish monthly KPI reports to key internal stakeholders.

- Deliver excellence and exemplary service to Branches across the various functions within the remit of the role.

The key roles will include:

Cost:

- Negotiate contracts to achieve cost-effective outcomes for the business, including KPIs to ensure maximum efficiency

- Calculate total supply chain cost and make recommendations to the relevant stakeholder

- Develop a business plan and keep abreast of new developments likely to affect the future purchase and movement of goods and services

- Develop annual budget submissions for all Logistics needs nationally. Ensure ongoing freight cost reductions as a proportion of gross sales

Service:

- Review and develop strategies to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction in line with targeted CS index.

- Provide an efficient and effective operating environment between the regional network, Head Office and the customer to ensure maximum responsiveness and resolution in all matters arising between these parties.

- Maintain communications and develop a strong active business partnership within the regions and Head Office.

- Visit all platinum customers

Process:

- Ensure all Logistics and Distribution plans have an integrated approach to the organization's strategic objectives.

- Ensure stock control and warehousing structures are in place to monitor the flow of goods and products.

- Manage and forecast vehicle stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and performance evaluation.

- Maintain stock rotation policy for vehicles and other relevant product, in line with first in - first out philosophy.

- Coordinate and control the order cycle and associated information systems, in consultation with key stakeholders.

- Develop business by analyzing logistical problems and producing new solutions.

- Responsible for ensuring total compliance with corporate policy and procedures and all local laws.