The DGM Supply Chain will lead end-to-end outbound supply chain operations from packing plant dispatch to customer delivery. This includes managing primary and secondary logistics, depot/warehouse operations, and transport partner management. The role focuses on logistics cost optimization, service level excellence (OTIF), digital maturity, and network efficiency.
Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)
- Own end-to-end outbound supply chain operations.
- Design and optimize distribution network and lead distances.
- Manage fleet mix, route planning, and transport productivity.
- Implement and govern digital logistics systems (TMS, GPS, MIS).
- Improve OTIF
, TAT, and inventory rotation.
- Drive process re-engineering (BPR) and SOP standardization.
- Govern 3PLs, transporters, and logistics vendors.
- Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, and Finance for demand fulfillment.
- Depot inventory rotation.
- Digital adoption and system usage rates.
- Vendor compliance and service scores.
Competencies
- Robust commercial and financial acumen.
- Expertise in multi-location logistics operations.
- Proficiency in digital logistics platforms and analytics.
- SOP design and process excellence mindset.
- Data-driven decision-making.
- Robust stakeholder and cross-functional management skills.
Preferred candidate profile
- MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Logistics.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or Science preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in supply chain/logistics roles.
- Experience in cement or industrial bulk logistics preferred.
- Exposure to depot-based distribution and transport operations.
- Exposure to North East logistics preferred.
- Strong exposure to digital supply chain and logistics systems.