Distribution Manager

Role: Distribution Manager

Location: Lucknow

Company Description

Magicleaf is a brand of 100% natural, zero/lower-calorie stevia- and monk fruit-based food & beverage products. Our "No Added Sugar" Mithai are truly revolutionary and the gold standard in India when it comes to taste, texture, and health benefits.

Magicleaf is a result of 9 years of intensive R&D, and all our products are safe for allincluding children and diabetics. Magicleaf products are effective in aiding weight loss and calorie management. They are ideal sweeteners for folks on specialized diets like Keto or Paleo and can be used in a wide range of food and beverage recipes.

Magicleaf is backed by Arboreal, the award-winning food ingredients venture of Swati Pandey and Manish Chauhan that won the National Startup Award 2021 for Food Processing as well as the Top Startup in APAC as adjudged by McKinsey, INSEAD Business School, and Cartier as part of CWIA 2018.

Role Description

Distribution Manager

Desired Qualities:

Distribution Network Setup & Optimization

• Design and scale up the distribution infrastructure across geographies (3PLs, warehouses, distributors, regional depots).
• Identify and onboard logistics and warehousing partners aligned with cost, speed, and service expectations.

Inventory & Fulfillment Management

• Monitor inventory levels across warehouses and fulfillment centers to ensure availability without overstocking.
• Work with demand planning teams to ensure replenishment cycles are optimized.

Performance Tracking & Cost Control

• Define and monitor KPIs: OTIF, order fill rates, inventory turnover, delivery TATs, and logistics costs.
• Negotiate and optimize transportation and warehousing contracts.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with sales, marketing, product, and customer experience teams to align supply with demand.
• Coordinate with finance and compliance teams for timely invoicing and documentation.

Tech & Process Enablement

• Leverage tools like WMS, OMS, and logistics dashboards for visibility and decision-making.
• Drive SOP creation and continuous process improvements

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 03 years of experience in distribution, preferably in FMCG, D2C, or B2C startups.
• Strong understanding of warehousing, inventory management, and fulfillment operations.
• Prior experience managing 3PLs, shipping partners, and PAN-India distribution.
• Data-driven decision-making using Excel, ERP, or analytics dashboards.
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment.