Job title: Manager - Logistics

- Location : Mumbai

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally .

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be . For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands , our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

B Corp certified in multiple markets , we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com .

About the job:

Responsible for the Logistics Operation & Projects for one or multiple regions in India while ensuring compliance to group norm, drive cost efficient 3PL DC operation, ensure compliance to Internal Control & Audit, Quality & HSE policies, Regulatory requirement, Local Legislations and Implementation of Good Distribution Practices.

Main responsibilities:

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

- Drive initiatives to eliminate waste, reduce cycle times, and optimize end-to-end logistics workflows.

- Design, standardize, and implement Guidelines and process review monitoring across all distribution centers and transport networks.

- Performance Management & Analytics:

- Establish, monitor, and report on key logistics metrics (e.g., TAT, Occupancy, cost per case, warehouse utilization).

- Monitor and report on key EM Planning metrics (e.g., OTIF, Inventory, DOH, CASPA) through MIS

- Develop dashboards and data models to provide actionable insights and visibility into supply chain bottlenecks.





- Liaise with internal control and quality teams to ensure that operations are being conducted in compliant manner.

- Compliance & Data Management

- Partner with internal Risk Control and Audit teams to assess external audit observations and implement mitigation controls through process enhancements and documentation updates.

- Review and validate large datasets, including estimated volumes, MIT data submissions, supply constraint uploads in KX, and volume submissions to the Finance Controller.

- Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across planning and reporting activities.

- Support compliance governance by maintaining required records, evidence, and process documentation.

- Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve data discrepancies and strengthen control adherence.

- CMO Management:

- Independently handling E2E CMO operational activities

- MRP Planning & Inventory management

- Technology & Automation:

- Evaluate, implement, and automate logistics operations (e.g., TMS, WMS, ERP modules, and automated tracking systems).

- Drive process automation initiative for the MRP Planning process through KX / SAP Unity, improving planning efficiency, standardization, and exception handling.

- Drive digitization initiatives to move away from manual tracking and improve real-time visibility.

- Network & Capability Design:

- Collaborate with internal supply chain team to review network design, freight routing, and footprint strategy to maximize cost-efficiency.

- Conduct feasibility studies for new logistics technologies, infrastructure upgrades.

- Vendor & Change Management:





- Partner with Procurement to evaluate 3PL onboarding for warehousing and transportation.

- Act as a change agent, training and coaching logistics teams on new processes, tools, and excellence frameworks.

About you:

- Experience: 5–8 years of experience in logistics, distribution, supply chain operations, with a proven track record in a process-improvement or "excellence" role.

- Technical Skills:

- Strong proficiency in logistics tools (WMS, TMS, SAP/Oracle ERP)

- Hands on experience on KINAXIS tool

- Advanced data analytics skills (Excel, Power BI)

- Soft Skills: Strong project management, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence without formal authority.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

- Cost Reduction: Achieving annual logistics cost-saving targets through optimization rather than just rate negotiation.

- Service Level Elevation: Measurable improvement in Delivery Precision (OTIF) and customer satisfaction scores.

- Cultural Shift: Successfully embedding a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making across the logistics team.

Why us?

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers.

We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:

All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.

Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.

Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and easy for consumers, as it should be.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

www.opella.com/en/careers

📌 Manager - Logistics (India)
🏢 Opella Healthcare Group
📍 India