Inbound Logistics Teamleader

1. Inbound Logistics & Material Flow Management

• Own and manage the inbound flow of production materials, from purchase order release through logistics coordination and invoice follow-up.
• Ensure correct and timely supplier documentation to enable accurate goods receipt by the warehousing team.
• Proactively monitor material availability and communicate risks related to stockouts, capacity constraints, and phase-in/phase-out activities.
• Define and maintain optimal ordering regimes, safety stocks, and replenishment parameters for production materials and spare parts.

1. Inventory & Performance Control

• Manage and control inventory levels, including safety stock, supplier-held stock, aging inventory, and overstock situations.
• Define, track, and improve key logistics KPIs such as supplier delivery performance, inventory health, shortages, freight cost, and environmental impact.
• Take ownership for reducing production line disruptions caused by material shortages.
• Define adequate KPIs to follow progress

1. Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization

• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in inbound logistics processes and implement sustainable improvements.
• Drive initiatives focused on lead time reduction, vendor inventory optimization, ordering cycles, material handling reduction, and freight cost optimization.
• Ensure accurate system transactions and data integrity for all material movements.

1. People Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the Inbound Logistics team (typically 2-5 direct reports).
• Ensure adequate staffing levels through manpower planning and recommendations for hiring or organizational changes.
• Build a high-performance team culture through clear objectives, regular feedback, coaching, and motivation.
• Conduct performance reviews, support development plans, and contribute to salary reviews and recognition processes.

1. Compliance, Safety & Governance

• Ensure full compliance with global and local policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Identify and mitigate operational, safety, and supply risks within the inbound logistics scope.
• Act as a logistics ambassador towards suppliers and internal stakeholders, representing the company professionally and consistently.

• Diploma, bachelor or master (preferably in Logistics or similar relevant field)
• At least 5 years of working experience within Logistics and/or Procurement, proven leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing company.
• Ability to influence at all levels in the organization.
• Strong industrial knowledge of procurement and logistics with the ability to understand various supply chain models.
• Strong logical and analytical skills.
• Motivation to continuously improve processes.
• Good communicator with great interpersonal relationship building skills.
• Must be PC literate and familiar with data analysis. Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O highly desirable.
• Communicative in Kannada and English, other languages are beneficial.

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Option 1: On-Site

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Bangalore, India (IN). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

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