Logistics Head - Consumer Durables/Manufacturing

: Head - Logistics

Location: Gurgaon (Head Office)

Experience: 20+ Years

Qualification: Graduate and Master's degree or equivalent

Designation Level: Associate Director

Industry Preference: Consumer Durables / FMCD / Manufacturing

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced logistics leader to manage end-to-end logistics operations across India and the SAARC region. The role involves developing logistics strategies, optimizing transportation and warehousing costs, managing import operations, and ensuring timely and damage-free delivery of products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and import logistics.
• Develop logistics budgets, business plans, and cost-optimization strategies.
• Manage transportation networks, freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs agents, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners.
• Optimize transportation routes, warehouse utilization, container planning, and freight costs.
• Ensure on-time product movement, shipping, and delivery across branches and customer locations.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, warehouse operations, reverse logistics, warranty returns, and damaged-product management.
• Manage international shipments and coordinate with domestic and overseas factories.
• Monitor logistics expenses against approved budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, internal policies, audits, and logistics procedures.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the logistics team while driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in logistics, transportation, distribution, or supply chain management.
• Experience in the FMCD, consumer durables, home appliances, electronics, or manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of national logistics networks, warehouse management, freight operations, and import procedures.
• Proven experience in logistics cost optimization, vendor management, and large-scale logistics operations.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP is an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Logistics cost optimization
• On-time shipping and delivery
• Inventory accuracy
• Timely proof of delivery and delivery documentation
• Warehouse and transportation efficiency