Logistics Head - FMCG

Description:

Logistics Lead Overview

Logistics Lead will be responsible for end-to-end supply chain and logistics strategy, execution, and optimization. This lead ensures timely and cost-effective movement of goods, focusing on process innovation to serve both traditional outlets and fast-paced digital channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute logistics and distribution strategies to ensure efficient delivery to traditional, modern, and e-commerce channels.
• Optimize warehousing, inventory, and transportation, ensuring products reach warehouses, stores, and customers swiftly and safely.
• Oversee last-mile delivery operations crucial for quick commerce models, minimizing delivery times and costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, sales, Procurement ) to align logistics with digital business needs.
• Implement and manage logistics for online platforms and quick commerce partners, with attention to order fulfillment, returns, and rapid delivery.
• Monitor stock levels, forecast demand, and plan replenishment for high frequency and smaller basket online orders.
• Negotiate rates and contracts with carriers, third-party logistics (3PL), and delivery partners.
• Should have hands on experience on SAP and Bidding portals.
• Develop and nurture relationships with vendors for fast and flexible sourcing.
• Analyze data to identify bottlenecks and implement process enhancements across storage, picking, packing, routing, and delivery.
• Drive initiatives in automation and digital tools to reduce errors and turnaround times.
• Lead the logistics department, fostering high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

Reporting & KPIs:

• Define and monitor logistics KPIs (OTIF, delivery lead time, cost-to-serve, order accuracy, etc.).
• Share regular performance reports with senior management.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in logistics and supply chain, specifically within high-volume FMCG and e-commerce/quick commerce environments (typically 710 years, with multi-regional operations exposure).
• In-depth knowledge of logistics platforms , digital processes, and industry best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Analytical thinking with ability to drive continuous process improvement through data.
• Agility to thrive in dynamic, high-speed market environments and quickly resolve operational disruptions.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior handling of logistics for , GT , MT , e-commerce/quick commerce within a prominent FMCG brand.
• Demonstrated success in optimizing last-mile delivery and rapid fulfilment operations.
• Experience with multi-channel inventory management and integrating online and offline logistics flow
• MBA is required