Regional Logistics Manager-Bhiwandi (Thane) Full Time

• Position Title: Regional Logistics Manager- Mumbai
• Location: Bhiwandi (Thane)
• No of Positions: 1
• Total Experience: 8 to 15 Years
• Qualification: Graduation (Full Time) /MBA (Preferred)
• Reporting to: DGM-Logistics
• Direct Reporting: 1 (On Rolls)
• Languages Known- English & Hindi & Local Language (Preferred)
• Industry- FMCD (Small Appliances, preferably)/FMCG/FMEG/Luggage /Building Material.

Key Responsibilities-

Warehousing-

• Identifying, Selection & Appointment of 3PL/CFA service partners for warehousing
• Day-to-day monitoring of 5-6 DC/RWs/CWS Warehouses
• Ensuring operational efficiencies & cost management of Warehouses along with regular reporting on costs as compared to annual budgets
• Lead warehouse capability enhancement projects and drive the implementation with the delivery of results.
• Responsible for warehouse agreements and the closures.
• Functional Audit of all warehouses
• 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.)
• Responsible for Daily, Weekly, & Monthly warehouse KPIs and for managing all the operational metrics
• Responsible for warehouse Cost control, Authority Delegation and Process enhancement and improvement measures.
• Support Head Logistics in the execution of the warehouse’s strategy
• Should have in-depth knowledge & understanding of warehousing SOPs along with clear understanding of every warehouse processes in Detail and should be able to implement new IT/ Automation techniques and processes wherever required.

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

• Responsible for new initiatives and Innovations for Transportation
• Appointment and management of carriers.
• 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
• Partner Management – mentoring and grooming by technology intervention and getting them on a singular platform for effective management.
• 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-

• Ensuring targeted placement efficiency SKU branch level for all channels against the requirements given in the S&OP process.
• Ownership of the demand & supply planning for the region against the S&OP targets.
• Liaise with Plant, Regional & Mother warehouses to ensure the availability of the product across the channels.
• Fill rate fulfilment targeted % against orders given for various channels.

People & Stakeholders management-

• Defined, communicated, and trained the regional executive & Outsourced Partners on the SOP laid down for warehouse & transport management
• Develop required competencies in the regional executive
• Impart training for enhancing skills & new technologies/initiatives.
• Liaise with Regional Sales, Service, Commercial & external vendors.

Remarks-

• Experience in Logistics Operation is compulsory, & Candidates from Accounts & Commercial will not be considered.
• Exposure to CFA operation is a must.
• On-roll team Handling 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.
• Good Communication & Influencing Skills.
• Looking for stable candidates only (Frequent job changes will be not considered).
• Local Candidates will be preferred.