Head - Supply Chain - Warehouse & Transportation

HEAD - LOGISTICS | WAREHOUSE & TRANSPORTATION

The leader will be responsible for driving end-to-end logistics operations across warehouse management, transportation, distribution, inventory control, and logistics planning. The role will provide strategic and operational leadership to build a high-performing, technology-enabled and cost-efficient logistics network aligned with business growth and customer service objectives.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in Logistics, Warehouse Management, Transportation and Distribution.
• Strong understanding of WMS, TMS, ERP and logistics automation/digital solutions.
• Demonstrated track record of cost optimization, process transformation and operational excellence.

Education:

• B.Tech / B.E. / MBA from reputed Tier-1 / Tier-2 institutions (NITs, IIMs, NITIE/IIM Mumbai, SP Jain, Welingkar Institute).

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Logistics Leadership:

• Develop and execute the organization's end-to-end logistics strategy covering warehousing, transportation, distribution and inventory management.
• Align logistics operations with business growth, customer service, cost, quality and working-capital objectives.
• Establish and drive logistics KPIs, dashboards and performance governance mechanisms.

Warehouse & Distribution Management:

• Lead end-to-end warehouse operations including Inbound, receiving, storage, picking, packing, dispatch and inventory management.
• Optimize warehouse layouts, storage systems, material flow and space utilization.
• Drive warehouse automation and technology adoption to improve efficiency and scalability.

Transportation & Delivery Excellence:

• Own the complete transportation lifecycle from shipment planning and route optimization to carrier allocation and final delivery.
• Develop and manage a high-performing transportation partner ecosystem, including 3PLs, fleet operators, and carriers.
• Improve OTIF delivery, fleet utilization, turnaround time and transportation productivity.

Cost Optimization & Operational Excellence:

• Identify and implement initiatives to achieve sustainable logistics cost reduction.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse and transportation operations.

Technology, Systems & Analytics:

• Drive effective utilization of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transport Management Systems (TMS), ERP and logistics analytics platforms.
• Build a data-driven logistics culture through real-time dashboards and actionable performance insights.

Compliance, Quality & Safety:

• Ensure robust compliance with statutory, regulatory, environmental, quality and occupational health & safety requirements.
• Ensure adherence to relevant ISO standards and internal controls.

Team & Stakeholder Leadership:

• Build, lead and develop a high-performing logistics organization.
• Partner closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, Customer Service, Finance and Supply Chain teams.

Key Success Metrics:

• On-Time & In-Full (OTIF) Delivery
• Logistics Cost per Unit / Shipment
• Warehouse Productivity & Space Utilization
• Inventory Accuracy
• Order Fulfillment Cycle Time
• Transportation Utilization & Turnaround Time
• Vendor / 3PL Performance
• Safety & Compliance Performance
• Productivity Improvement & Cost Savings
• Customer Service Levels