Job highlights

- A bachelors degree or diploma in Logistics Management
- Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time. Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source
- At least 10 years of experience in warehouse or distribution center operations management
- Solid experience managing 3PL partners,inventory controls and operational KPIs

Job Summary Description: We are hiring: Distribution Center Operations Lead - India at The Estee Lauder Companies | Supply Chain Logistics. Help keep some of the world's most loved beauty brands moving. We are looking for an experienced Distribution Center Operations Lead to oversee our end-to-end DC operations in India, bringing together people, processes and logistics partners to deliver safe, accurate and efficient operations.

From inbound deliveries and inventory management to value-added services and outbound dispatch, you will help ensure our products reach customers on time while improving productivity, service and cost performance.

Responsibilities

- Lead daily DC operations: Oversee inbound receiving, storage, replenishment, picking, packing and dispatch, ensuring orders meet agreed timelines and operating standards.
- Drive 3PL performance: Work closely with our third-party logistics partner to plan workloads, manage priorities, coach teams and strengthen accountability.
- Maintain inventory accuracy: Lead stock reconciliation, cycle counts and physical inventory checks, ensuring alignment between warehouse stock and SAP/WMS records.




- Oversee value-added services: Manage customisation, kitting, influencer seeding and digital printing activities in line with business requirements.
- Improve operational performance: Identify opportunities to simplify processes, optimise space and equipment, reduce costs and increase productivity.
- Turn data into action: Track daily and monthly KPIs, lead monthly and quarterly business reviews, manage operational budgets and address performance gaps.
- Champion safety and resilience: Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene and security, supported by risk assessments and contingency planning.

Qualifications

- At least 10 years of experience in warehouse or distribution center operations management.
- A bachelor's degree or diploma in Logistics Management.
- Strong experience managing 3PL partners, inventory controls and operational KPIs.
- Knowledge of SAP, warehouse management systems and Power BI, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Strong communication, analytical and collaboration skills, with excellent English proficiency.
- The ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities and deliver improvements in a changing environment.
- Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time.

Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.

📌 Distribution Centre- Operations Lead (Mumbai)
🏢 Estée Lauder Companies
📍 Mumbai