RP Sanjiv Goenka Group - National Logistics Manager

National Logistic Manager - GIL (FMCG Brand) - RPSG Group

About RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group :

The RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group is a diversified conglomerate with interests across Energy (Power, Renewables, Chemicals), Consumer (retail, food services), Entertainment (media, music, sports) and technology businesses. The group overall has 31+ companies and 45,000+ employees.
The flagship companies include :

- CESC Limited - A Fully Integrated Private Power Utility

- Spencer's Retail - India's second largest food based retailer

- Firstsource Solutions - India's Top 3 pure play BPO player

- Saregama India - the biggest collection of Indian music

- Phillips Carbon Black - India's 2nd largest carbon black manufacturer

- Harrisons Malyalam - One of the largest plantation businesses in India

Along with Spencer's Retail and Saregama, the Group has also ventured into FMCG business recently through Guiltfree Industries Limited. It has also acquired another FMCG Company, Apricot Foods Private Limited

With strong profitability, robust balance sheets and deep cash reserves, the Group is looking to build a strong position in the consumer goods and retail space.

Background - FMCG Business:

- RPSG FMCG Business has made strong initial inroads by creating a new segment of snacks in the Indian market, with its brand "Too Yumm" In a short period the brand has established itself across India as a strong choice vis a vis of traditional fried. This was possible by bold investments in product design and go to market. The division also has forayed into traditional snacks and Ayurveda ( Dr Vaidya's). The group is now in earnest to build the FMCG business in India through bold organic growth and acquisitions.

- Scale exponentially the E commerce business for Too Yumm! through sound strategy, building strong relationships with platform, stabilizing operations, building efficiencies and guiding and mentoring the team.

Position Summary:

- The role will be responsible for overseeing PAN India logistics. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing the distribution of a large number of SKUs, optimizing warehouse operations, ensuring timely material dispatch, and handling both primary and secondary logistics.

- This role involves managing mother warehouses, branch warehouses, focusing on cost optimization, inventory management, and the integration of advanced technologies.

Job Responsibilities:

Distribution Management:

- Supervise distribution operations across PAN India, ensuring the efficient and timely dispatch of materials.

- Handle the distribution of a wide range of SKUs across multiple channels (GT/MT/ECom/ QCom/IN)

- Ensure the optimal functioning of both primary and secondary logistics.

Warehouse Optimization:

- Streamline warehouse operations, covering mother warehouses, branch warehouses, and e-commerce facilities.

- Apply best practices in warehouse management to enhance efficiency and lower operational costs.

Inventory Management:

- Ensure accurate inventory levels to satisfy demand while avoiding overstocking.

- Create and implement inventory control procedures to reduce shrinkage and prevent obsolescence.

Logistics Operations:

- Ensure the timely and accurate dispatch of materials to multiple distribution points.

- Coordinate logistics operations to align with customer demand and company objectives.

- Manage relationships with logistics partners to maintain high service quality.

Cost Optimization:

- Identify and execute cost-saving strategies within logistics and warehouse operations.

- Monitor and manage logistics budgets to ensure alignment with financial targets.

Technology Integration:

- Utilize advanced technologies to enhance logistics and warehouse operations across Cost/ Compliance/ Service pillars

- Keep up with industry trends and adopt relevant technologies to sustain a competitive edge.

Leadership and Team Management:

- Present Logistics slide during monthly SNOP to LTs

- Lead and mentor a team of logistics and warehouse professionals.

- Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the logistics team.

Education & Skill Sets Required:

- Post Graduate in Supply chain management/ Operations (Pref. Tier1/ 2 institutes)

- Minimum of 8-12 years of experience in logistics and warehouse management, preferably in the FMCG sector