Area Manager - Logistics - FMCG

This role is with one of the largest FMCG in India.

Role - Manager Logistics

Function - Supply Chain and Logistics

Experience - 6-10 years after the completion of PG

PURPOSE:

Managing transportation & warehousing operations in a cost efficient manner and maintaining service effectiveness.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Customer Service & Logistics Operations:

- Creating systems to ensure the desired customer service levels by reviewing and Improving "Same Day Execution"

- To develop and implement systems to track the TITs to the customers and ensure the same is as per the customer requirements.

- Create the policies related to Logistics Operations and align the Field Teams on the same.

- Analyze the Operational Performance locations and identify the Weak Performing Locations.

- Draw out action Plans along with locations and Review the same to ensure that the performance is improved.

Warehousing:

- Drive continuous improvements in Warehouses

- Managing Warehouse Cost while delivering required service levels

- Responsible for ensuring Inventory Record Accuracy on a daily basis and identify the Critical issues and Locations and work with locations to resolve the issue within the timelines.

- Addressing the Issues in Repacking with the respective businesses and resolve the issues.

- Selection of Warehouse Service Providers and Rates Negotiation.

- Responsible for facilitating the procurement of assets like Material Handling equipment, Pallets etc.

- To create systems for Independent Audit of the Warehouse Hygiene and Inventory at the locations.

- Responsible for creating and managing the complete Warehousing Budget which includes Rental, WSP and Handling expenses.

Freight Optimization and Vendor Development:

- Continuously update the vendor base and explore the National Vendors

- Analyze freight Performance Branch wise and Provide Benchmarks to the district for Improvements.

- Provide Tools and expertise to the field Teams on Transportation Optimization through Route/Frequency Optimization

Capability Building of the Operations Team:

- Identifying the Training needs of the Logistics Team

- Developing Training modules for Warehouse Staff

- Work with Internal/External consultants on identifying the right programs

- Coordination with HR to roll out the Training on SAP / Warehousing operation