Regional Logistics Manager, India & ME

You will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end warehousing & logistics operations for the India & ME region. This includes managing Factory Warehouse operations, Distribution Centre operations, EXIM, 3PL Performance management, Transportation, and Logistics Sustainability. Your role may require hands-on work with teams to ensure that logistics operations are aligned to meet the customers' needs.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• **Warehouse Operations:**
• Manage end-to-end warehouse operations covering Factory warehouses in Pune, Bangalore, Distribution centres in Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Gurgaon, and the Regional warehouse in Dubai.
• Focus on Safety & Quality, warehouse productivity & cost, inventory accuracy, and packing material cost.
• **EXIM:**
• Ensure smooth, efficient, and compliant EXIM operations for India & ME.
• Key focus areas include On-time delivery, Import spend optimization, and compliance to local regulations as per SKF policies.
• **Transportation:**
• Responsible for Domestic transportation within India & ME to ensure timely delivery, optimal cost, and safety.
• Collaborate with Purchasing for contract management practices compliance.
• **SPS Champion for Logistics & Warehousing:**
• Drive SPS roll-out across all locations in India & ME for Operational Excellence & Standardization.
• Network with SEA teams to share best practices for standardized operations.
• **Cross-Functional Alignment:**
• Partner with Purchase, Customer Service, Planning, and Finance for efficiency in warehousing & transportation.
• Collaborate with factory supply chain teams to ensure business deliverables are met without customer impact.
• **Leadership:**
• Collaborate with functional leaders to develop Supply Chain Strategy & deploy within Logistics function.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and represent ISEA in the Global Logistics Council.
• **Data Management & Systems:**
• Drive automation, dashboarding, and advanced analytics in logistics & warehousing for a Control Tower model.
• **Performance Management:**
• Track and report key KPIs related to packaging cost, warehousing cost, transportation cost, inventory accuracy, customs compliance, emissions, 3PL performance, and lead time compliance.
• *Qualifications & Experience:**
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 1215+ years of experience in Logistics, Warehousing, EXIM operations with 23 years in a leadership position.
• Advanced Excel and data analytics skills; experience with Power BI/Tableau preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• CII certification on Warehousing/Transportation will be an added advantage.
• *Key Competencies:**
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Strategic planning.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight timelines.
• Leadership and team management.

If you are interested, you can share your resume to [HIDDEN TEXT]. You will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end warehousing & logistics operations for the India & ME region. This includes managing Factory Warehouse operations, Distribution Centre operations, EXIM, 3PL Performance management, Transportation, and Logistics Sustainability. Your role may require hands-on work with teams to ensure that logistics operations are aligned to meet the customers' needs.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• **Warehouse Operations:**
• Manage end-to-end warehouse operations covering Factory warehouses in Pune, Bangalore, Distribution centres in Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Gurgaon, and the Regional warehouse in Dubai.
• Focus on Safety & Quality, warehouse productivity & cost, inventory accuracy, and packing material cost.
• **EXIM:**
• Ensure smooth, efficient, and compliant EXIM operations for India & ME.
• Key focus areas include On-time delivery, Import spend optimization, and compliance to local regulations as per SKF policies.
• **Transportation:**
• Responsible for Domestic transportation within India & ME to ensure timely delivery, optimal cost, and safety.
• Collaborate with Purchasing for contract management practices compliance.
• **SPS Champion for Logistics & Warehousing:**
• Drive SPS roll-out across all locations in India & ME for Operational Excellence & Standardization.
• Network with SEA teams to share best practices for standardized operations.
• **Cross-Functional Alignment:**
• Partner with Purchase, Customer Service, Planning, and Finance for efficiency in warehousing & transportation.
• Collaborate with factory supply chain teams to ensure business deliverables are met without customer impact.
• **Leadership:**
• Collaborate with functional leaders to develop Supply Chain Strategy & deploy within Logistics function.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and represent ISEA in the Global Logistics Council.
• **Data Management & Systems:**

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