McVitie's - Logistics Lead

JD - Logistics Lead (pladis India Pvt Ltd)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Logistics Operations Management:

• Manage secondary logistics operations from order to delivery with POD for all channels (TT/MT/ECom/CPC/EC/CSD)
• Oversee secondary transportation, 3PL warehousing, and inventory management
• Closure of monthly CFA inventory and reconciliation of open items
• Ensure accurate and timely inventory reporting
• Inventory Management - SLOB / Damage & Expiry , IBT Control
• Secondary RPT / Distribution freight and service management
• Regular visit to 3PL/CFA for betterment and documentation and compliance

2. Process Improvement:

• Develop and implement strategies to improve logistics efficiency and reduce costs
• Analyse data to identify opportunities for improvement at 3PL/CFA and supplier levels

3. Team Leadership:

• Lead a team of 13 CFA/3PL/logistics professionals and provide guidance and support
• Foster a collaborative environment and ensure alignment with cross-functional teams (HO, Plant, CFA, Transporter FTL/PTL)

4. Vendor Management:

• Develop and manage relationships with logistics vendors (CFA, 3PL, Transporter)
• Conduct vendor development and performance management
• Performance evaluation

5. Compliance and Regulatory:

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies at 3PL/CFA/Transporter levels (E-way bill, FSSAI, GST, etc.)
• Coordinate and close internal and statutory audits of CFA

6. Financial Management:

• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and budgeting for CFA spends
• Process CFA claims and ensure timely payment
• Negotiate CFA agreements and contracts

7. Systems and Technology:

• Experience with logistics software and systems (MS Office, SAP, TMS, WMS, Dashboard)
• Drive process digitization and automation initiatives

8. Performance Management:

• Develop and measure KPIs for internal team , suppliers, CFA, and distribution/TPT partners
• Analyse data to identify opportunities for improvement

9. Crisis Management:

• Handle pressure during month-end and crisis and festive situations
• Develop and implement contingency plans to ensure business continuity