: LOGISTICS MANAGER

1. Role Overview

- Job Title: Logistics Manager
- Department: Supply Chain & Planning
- Reporting To: Head of Planning & Supply Chain
- Direct Reports: 2 to 3 Team Members
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

2. Role Purpose

- Provide operational structure, governance, and management to the logistics and warehousing functions.
- Maintain strict financial control over primary and secondary freight, distribution, and warehousing costs.
- Elevate customer service levels, ensure inventory accuracy, and manage 3PL logistics networks across multiple locations.

3. Key Responsibilities & Scope A. Fleet & Logistics Management (~300+ Vehicles/Month)

- Manage overall primary and secondary shipping functions across 3PL fleets.
- Oversee transportation rates and negotiate contracts for primary and secondary movements.
- Conduct lane-wise studies to optimize routes and maintain logistics costs within budget.
- Ensure all transporter agreements comply with corporate legal and safety requirements.

B. Multi-Site Operations (10+ Warehouses & 2 Manufacturing Plants)

- Oversee warehousing and distribution network across 10+ external warehouses and co-packers.
- Manage in-plant warehouse operations across manufacturing facilities, ensuring smooth unloading of Raw Materials (RM) and dispatch of Finished Goods (FG).
- Ensure prompt Goods Receipt Note (GRN) processing for all inbound shipments.
- Train and manage Warehouse Service Providers (WSPs) and labor contractors on company policies and operational standards.

C. Cost Control, Performance Metrics & MIS

- Implement freight cost levers to deliver cost efficiencies across supply chain operations.
- Collaborate with plant warehouse, customer service, and external warehouse teams to maintain high On-Time In-Full (OTIF)



delivery levels.
- Prepare and report daily, weekly, and monthly MIS performance indices, including OTIF, logistics cost per MT, and stock accuracy.
- Maintain separate tracking and reporting for Raw Material (RM) and Finished Goods (FG) transportation costs.

D. Systems & Process Compliance

- Provide ERP (SAP) guidance, system support, and operational alignment for field logistics teams.
- Drive inventory reconciliation and maintain 100% stock accuracy across external and internal warehouses.

4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- On-Time In-Full (OTIF): High-level order fulfillment across all distribution channels.
- Logistics Cost Optimization: Adherence to defined primary and secondary freight budget targets.
- Stock Accuracy: High accuracy standards across in-plant and 3PL warehouses.
- Fleet Availability: On-time vehicle placement for ~300+ vehicles per month.
- 5. Candidate Profile & Requirements

A. Experience & Domain Expertise

- 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in logistics, transportation, and warehousing.
- Industry exposure in B2B FMCG, Food & Beverage, or related manufacturing sectors.
- Demonstrated experience managing 3PL fleets handling 300+ vehicles per month.
- Hands-on experience managing multi-depot networks (10+ warehouses) and multiple plant locations.

B. Technical Skills & Tools

- Solid proficiency in ERP systems (specifically SAP for logistics and warehouse management).
- Proven skills in freight negotiation, vendor SLA management, and transporter rate finalization.
- Ability to run data-driven logistics MIS, transport cost analysis, and stock reconciliation.

C. Team & Location Requirements

- Proven team management skills (managing direct reports and 3PL operational teams).
- Must be based in or around Mumbai.

📌 Logistics Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Mumbai