**About the Job:** We are looking for a energetic Regional Logistics Manager to lead secondary distribution operations within the assigned branch territory. The role is responsible for ensuring best-in-class service levels at optimum cost, while staying fully compliant on storage, transportation, sustainability, safety and security standards. This is a high-impact role that combines strategic network design with hands-on execution, working closely with Sales, O2C, Finance, Factories, HO Logistics, 3PL partners, transporters and Carrying & Forwarding Agents (CFAs) to deliver a seamless end-to-end distribution experience. **Key Responsibilities** **Distribution & Transportation Management** + Manage Cost of Distribution (COD) by optimizing inbound and outbound delivery (E2E) to control Total Delivered Cost (FDC / VDC / % COD). + Drive Distribution Network Redesign, Logistics Excellence and related projects across delivery transportation and downstream warehouse operations. + Prepare the Transport strategy along with T-Hub, onboard new carriers for downstream operations, and conduct regular performance reviews. + Complete formalities and ensure recovery of accident/loss claims for primary and secondary movements. **Warehouse & DC Operations** + Lead DC improvement projects - manpower productivity, MHE utilization, DIDO/GIGO improvement, warehouse utilization - ensuring minimal business disruption. + Prepare warehouse strategy and manage new infrastructure transitions in line with business volume progression (OPL/MBS). + Ensure 100% cycle count and inventory accuracy along with adherence to internal & external compliance guidelines. **Service Levels & Customer Fulfilment** + Maintain COF / OTIF / ZATP, reduce CD OOS and secondary OTRs. + Resolve CD complaints related to shortages/damages and drive corrective actions.



+ Coordinate with the Sales team and O2C team to onboard new customers post CSP alignment and ensure full supply. **Compliance & Quality** + Ensure cool chain compliance in downstream storage and transportation (DC to Distributor). + Drive batch traceability, reefer service and chilled service strategies. + Adhere to the company charter on supply and distribution of Infant Milk Substitutes and Infant Foods. **Transformation & Automation** + Identify and deploy advanced process improvement tools in warehousing (WMS, Dock Management, RF Implementation). + Implement digital solutions in transportation - Transporeon, In-Transit Visibility, Digital Hygiene Checklist, LCOP, ERC, OVT. + Roll out all Distribution-related HO projects (LER, CLER, Trainings, LVS) at the unit level. **Vendor & Stakeholder Management** + Manage vendors and ensure formal execution of agreements with DC owners, CFAs and Carriers. + Trigger transport events on a real-time basis and ensure timely issuance of detention certificates. + Maintain strong P2P process compliance. **Qualifications and Experience** + MBA / PGDM from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 institution (full-time). + 2 - 5 years of relevant post-MBA experience in Logistics, Warehousing, Transportation or Distribution within FMCG / Consumer / Supply Chain-intensive industries. + Mandatory experience in managing Warehousing Operations and Transportation Management. + Strong experience in team management, stakeholder engagement, coordination with Sales and Order-to-Cash (O2C) teams, and end-to-end execution ownership. + Exposure to transformation and automation projects in supply chain / logistics. + Working knowledge of SAP, WMS, TMS and digital logistics tools (e.g., Transporeon, In-Transit Visibility). + Understanding of the FMCG value chain, freight market trends, and transport costing (fixed vs. variable) + Knowledge of the local language of the region is an added advantage.

📌 Senior Manager - Regional Logistics (Kolkata)
🏢 Nestlé
📍 Kolkata