Area Manager - Logistics & Warehousing - FMCG Conglomerate

We are currently looking to close an Area Manager- Logistics & Warehousing position with the topmost FMCG Conglomerate in India. The position could be based at Navi Mumbai.

Company Profile :

Our client is the topmost FMCG Groups of India and is an integrated and diversified group. With a market capitalisation of over US $ 50 billion and a turnover of US $ 10.0 billion, it is Rated among the World's Leading Companies by international publications. It has a very diversified product portfolio including Foods, Snacks, personal care, haircare, household care segments and a portfolio of strong brands and leading market shares in all product categories. It employs the best talent in India and is one of the best FMCG employers to work for.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB :

Effective and efficient management of the Logistics and supply chain operations at the Distt resulting in enhanced service levels and optimum spend. To coordinate implementation of logistics and SCM initiatives in liaison with HO.

KEY FOCUS AREAS :

- Secondary transportation

- WSP/CFA operations and performance monitoring.

- Inventory Norms at WDs and ITD Warehouses.

- Ensuring high service levels to WDs.

- Logistics Spend Management and benchmarking.

- Statutory compliance in Transportation and Warehousing

- EHS compliance in ITD Warehouses.

- Training of WSP

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Transport Management :

- Monitor and evaluate transporter performance in secondary logistics to drive improvements in the following areas to achieve reduced cost per unit :

a. Time in Transit through benchmarking & negotiation

b. Truck utilization through monitoring & analysis of performance, adoption of best practices

c. Risk analysis for minimization of accident, theft & hijack

- Build capability of transportation through usage of alternative means including rail and ships.

- Analyze arrival conditions at WSP / WD's and develop operating procedures & ensure training to WSP / Transporters to ensure improved delivered quality.

- Drive the freight negotiation / vendor selection in secondary logistics in conjunction with BM's to optimize spend.

- Continuously evaluate the warehousing & transportation network design to optimize costs

- Executing yearly agreements with transporters in coordination with HO negotiations.

- Implementing initiatives in Logistics in coordination with Logistics Manager, HO.

WSP Management :

- Storage space management for the Distt : making recommendations for enhancing/optimizing storage space wrt forecasted volumes resulting in reduction in truck demurrage charges, improvements in Truck turn around time during loading and unloading.

- Explore and leverage synergies in Warehousing with other divisions (FBD) in the same region.

- Monitoring WSP performance in terms of Truck Turnaround time, Storage space utilization, Material Handling, Safety and Hygiene etc benchmarking to the best in the Industry.

- Developing existing WSPs capability (training) in the light of increased throughputs and complexity of operations. Develop alternative vendors to meet gaps.

- Infrastructure development and new godown selection, Service provider evaluation for the same.

- Yearly contracts execution and spend management in WSP operations for the Distt.

- Process improvement initiatives in coordination with Logistics Manager, HO.

- Drive WSPs audit (Material Handling, Infrastructure, hygiene, Safety, Systems) feedback and corrective actions.

- Gear up and facilitate process for direct deliveries to modern trade.

Inventory Management :

- Monitoring pipelines of various categories at the Warehouse stage, raise alarms for violation of inventory norms

- Monitoring monthly OTIF; Analyzing the reasons for violation and taking up with interfacing functions (SBUs, Transporters, LAAs for ordering)

- Analyze Warehouse/ WDs OOS performance and drive improvements

- Monitoring safety stocks wrt to changing dynamics of TIT / supply lead-time and demand variations and highlighting areas for improvement.

Statutory Compliance :

- With inputs from FM- to monitor and provide feedback on transport and WSP operations within the purview of the state and central government guidelines and regulations.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS :

- Improvements in TIT performance and reduced damages in Transportation.

- Improvements in Truck Turn Around time, Material Handling efficiencies, Safety and Hygiene at the branch Warehouses.

- Improvements in WD OOS position.

- Improved freshness and reduced OOS at the Warehouse.

- Optimum spends on Transportation and Warehousing resulting in meeting benchmark freight & warehousing cost/unit targets.

- Experience : 3-6 yrs in Logistics and Warehousing of a top FMCG / Foods/ Beverages company.

- Expected remuneration : Approx Rs. 12.0 lacs per annum.

Job Location : Ambernath, Navi Mumbai