Regional Head of Transport & Logistics

Position Title: Regional Logistics Manager- Mumbai

Total Experience: 8 to 15 Years

Graduation (Full Time) /MBA (Preferred)

Reporting to: DGM-Logistics

Languages Known- English & Hindi & Local Language (Preferred)

Industry- FMCD (Small Appliances, preferably)/FMCG/FMEG/Luggage /Building Material. Identifying, Selection & Appointment of 3PL/CFA service partners for warehousing

Lead warehouse capability enhancement projects and drive the implementation with the delivery of results.

Handle in New Warehouse launch - Planning and Strategy

Should be abreast with latest taxation rules with regards to warehousing in India (GST Impact)

Expertise in Warehouse Management systems(WMS) and their integration with various other supply chain systems

Responsible for effective inventory management and planning and well versed with different planning techniques (min-max, reorder point etc.)

Support Head Logistics in the execution of the warehouse's strategy

Transportation (First Mile + Mid Mile & Last Mile)-

Responsible for new initiatives and Innovations for Transportation

Vendor Management and Negotiation of freight

Responsible for overall cost optimization and AOP budget planning as per the targets

Effective load allocation to freight partners and monitoring operational Performances.

Constantly evaluate new freight partners to expand coverage

Conducting audits at Transporter HUBs & WHs to ensure adherence of SOPs

Assisting Regional planning & executing new Logistics projects

Maintaining and monitoring SLA's whilst keeping the costs in control.

Adept in Transportation Management System and its Integration.

Well versed with Last Mile delivery planning

Ensuring for desired transport service levels as per targets within the allocated cost budget

Planning and implementing initiatives for enhancing customer experience in transport

Supply & Inventory Management-

Ownership of the demand & supply planning for the region against the S&OP targets.

Defined, communicated, and trained the regional executive & Outsourced Partners on the SOP laid down for warehouse & transport management

Impart training for enhancing skills & new technologies/initiatives.

Liaise with Regional Sales, Service, Commercial & external vendors.

Experience in Logistics Operation is compulsory, & Candidates from Accounts & Commercial will not be considered.

Exposure to CFA operation is a must.

Travel requirement (Minimum 10 Days across their respective Zones)

Working Knowledge of SAP is preferred, & Good Working knowledge of Excel is compulsory.

Local Candidates will be preferred.