JOB DESCRIPTIONLOGISTICS HEAD – FMCG SECTORPosition

Logistics Head

Industry

FMCG – Wholesale & Distribution

Location

Bangalore

Experience

3–5 Years

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in FMCG Logistics / Distribution

Qualification

- Any Degree
- Diploma / Certification in Logistics & Supply Chain Management preferred
- MBA in Logistics / Supply Chain Management is an added advantage

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Logistics & Distribution Management
- Manage the complete logistics and distribution operations of the company.
- Plan and monitor daily delivery operations across all branches and customer locations.
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of FMCG products.
- Optimize delivery routes, vehicle utilization, and transportation costs.
- Monitor delivery schedules and ensure minimum delivery delays.

1. Fleet Management

- Manage the company's delivery vehicles, including trucks, LCVs, APEs, bikes, and other transport vehicles.
- Monitor vehicle availability, utilization, maintenance, insurance, permits, PUC, and road tax.
- Ensure vehicles are properly maintained and available for daily operations.
- Track fuel consumption and identify unnecessary fuel expenses.
- Monitor vehicle breakdowns and coordinate immediate repairs.

1. Driver & Delivery Team Management

- Manage drivers, helpers, delivery executives, and logistics coordinators.
- Prepare and monitor daily staff and vehicle deployment plans.
- Ensure drivers follow delivery schedules and company procedures.
- Monitor driver attendance, performance, discipline, and productivity.
- Conduct regular meetings and training for the logistics team.

1. Warehouse & Dispatch Coordination

- Coordinate with Warehouse, Sales, Purchase, and Branch teams for smooth dispatch operations.
- Ensure correct picking, packing, loading, and dispatch of products.
- Verify that products are dispatched according to approved invoices and delivery schedules.
- Minimize loading errors, shortages, damages, and delivery discrepancies.




- Ensure proper handling of FMCG products during loading and transportation.

1. Delivery Monitoring

- Monitor daily delivery status and pending deliveries.
- Track delayed, failed, cancelled, and returned deliveries.
- Ensure proof of delivery (POD) is collected and properly maintained.
- Monitor customer complaints related to delivery.
- Take corrective action to improve delivery efficiency.

1. Route Planning & Cost Control

- Develop efficient delivery routes based on customer locations and order volumes.
- Reduce unnecessary trips and vehicle idle time.
- Monitor transportation costs, fuel expenses, tolls, and other logistics expenses.
- Analyze cost per delivery / route / vehicle.
- Implement measures to reduce overall logistics costs.

1. Inventory & Reverse Logistics

- Coordinate with warehouse teams to ensure smooth movement of stock.
- Monitor product returns, damaged goods, expiry-related returns, and customer returns.
- Ensure returned products are properly documented and transferred to the concerned department.
- Minimize stock loss and product damage during transportation.

1. Compliance & Safety

- Ensure all vehicles and drivers comply with company and government requirements.
- Verify vehicle documents such as:
- RC
- Insurance
- PUC
- Road Tax
- Permits
- Ensure drivers follow road safety rules.
- Ensure proper use of helmets, seat belts, safety equipment, and vehicle tools.
- Maintain records of vehicle inspections and compliance.

1. MIS & Reporting

Prepare and submit regular logistics reports covering:
- Daily Dispatch Report
- Delivery Status Report
- Pending Delivery Report




- Vehicle Utilization Report
- Fuel Consumption Report
- Vehicle Maintenance Report
- Driver Performance Report
- Delivery Cost Report
- Return / Damage Report
- Branch-wise Logistics Performance

1. Team Leadership

- Lead and manage the complete logistics team.
- Set targets and KPIs for logistics staff.
- Monitor team productivity and performance.
- Identify operational problems and implement solutions.
- Coordinate with senior management and other departments for smooth operations.

REQUIRED SKILLS
- Strong knowledge of FMCG logistics and distribution
- Excellent knowledge of route planning and fleet management
- Strong knowledge of warehouse and dispatch operations
- Good understanding of inventory movement and reverse logistics
- Strong leadership and team-management skills
- Good knowledge of MS Excel and logistics/ERP software
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Ability to manage multiple branches and delivery operations
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict delivery timelines

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI)
- On-time delivery percentage
- Delivery accuracy
- Vehicle utilization
- Fuel cost control
- Transportation cost reduction
- Reduction in delivery delays
- Reduction in product damage and shortage
- Reduction in vehicle downtime
- Driver productivity
- Customer delivery satisfaction
- Efficient management of logistics manpower

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Candidates with experience in

- FMCG Wholesale & Distribution
- FMCG Logistics
- Multi-branch Distribution
- Fleet Management
- Warehouse & Dispatch
- Last-mile Delivery
- Route Planning
- Reverse Logistics
- Large-scale Delivery Operations

will be preferred.

Additional Perks

Food & Accommodation Provided by the Company

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Food provided
- Leave encashment

Work Location: In person

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