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Position Title: Regional Logistics Manager- Pan India Location: Bhiwandi (Thane)/Gurgaon/Bengaluru/Kolkata 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 (Preffered) 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.