Senior Manager - Distribution - FMCG/Auto

Senior Manager - Distribution - PAN India role @ Gurgaon with MNC

WHAT'S THE ROLE?

Providing a high standard of warehouse and transport services across our business in India. This includes developing overall transportation and warehousing logistics strategy, aligning it with customer expectations and execution through service providers and in-house logistics resources. Monitoring and controlling all aspects of the warehouse and transportation operations. Optimization of warehouse and freight costs to ensure productivity targets are met. Provide statistical reporting and invoice control management.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE INVOLVE?

Strategic and Directional:

- Defines, designs & drives the strategy of Warehousing and Transportation functions with 3 years plan to ensure Distribution performance with best service levels.

- Identify and implement best practices in Warehousing and Transportation

- Analyse, monitor market trends and react early to bring best relevant offerings to company business.

- Prepare & executing the compnay's Logistics Road map for future.

- Review Service Provider's performance from time to time and carry out reviews and tenders as required

- Negotiating and reviewing contracts as necessary for Service Providers

- Continued optimization of logistics network - Warehouse footprint, inbound and outbound logistics

- Managing & coaching direct reportees and drive Continuous Improvement Plans with them.

- Ensuring best service levels by maintaining right balance of cost

Strategic Projects:

- Define a (yearly) strategic Roadmap for Distribution Function - projects and targeted results

- Work with Local, Regional and Global Teams to drive projects

- Ensure timely and successful execution for Roadmap Implementation and realization of expected results

Performance and Process Management:

- Raise the quality and ensure providing consistent experience to our customers from Distribution touchpoints - Transportation (Sales from WH to Customers, Tool Repair and Stock Transfer) and Warehouses

- Ensure tight inventory management control and good cycle counting procedures are in place

- Work with the 3PL to ensure the contract is fully utilized. Participate and drive product flow, material handling, space utilization and operational strategies with our 3PL partners, using practical experience, to optimize cost and service within their operations.

- Overall monitoring of reconciliation of proof of delivery, cheques, insurance claims etc.

Cost Control:

- Develop strategies for cost control

- Identify key projects for cost optimization

- Ensure cost savings through identified measures is realized at P&L level

People Development:

- Develop and coach direct reports and team members to achieve results

- Regular development discussions and My Contribution reviews; Lead company's People Review for team