Group Manager - Zonal Logistic Lead

Purpose of the job

Oversee the end-to-end distribution of finished goods at the zonal level, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining optimal service levels and controlling transportation costs within the approved SBU budget. Minimize stock-outs and sales losses by ensuring smooth operations at Regional Distribution Centers (RDCs) and Just-in-Time (JIT) facilities in alignment with business requirements

Major Responsibilities

Material Availability & Service Performance

Ensure minimal stock-outs at Area Office (AO) level through high dispatch adherence. o

Drive demand forecasting governance in collaboration with regional and zonal teams to enable accurate and effective deployment planning.

Ensure comprehensive range availability at Area Offices (AOs) to support uninterrupted sales and service delivery.

Cost Management

Manage transportation and warehousing costs within the approved budget.

Monitor and control freight, storage, and handling expenses.

Warehouse & Capacity Planning

• Ensure robust inventory control and maintain high levels of inventory accuracy to support efficient operations and minimize discrepancies o
• Upstream movement of non-moving or non-standard SKUs to optimize inventory and reduce blockage at distribution points. o
• Drive initiatives for upstreaming and inventory reduction, especially slowmoving and non-moving SKUs.

Vendor & 3PL Partner Management for RDCs & JIT’s

• Implement initiatives to enhance operational productivity, streamline logistics processes, and improve resource utilization across the supply chain.
• Monitor and minimize detention charges by ensuring timely loading/unloading and improving coordination with logistics partners.

Team Management

• Ensure continuous training and development of the team to build and maintain the right skill sets for operational excellence. o
• Promote workforce diversity by fostering an inclusive environment and ensuring fair representation across roles and functions.

Rolling out New Projects

• Lead the operationalization of the New Distribution Centre (NDC) at Chennai, ensuring seamless setup, process alignment, and readiness for efficient go-live. o
• Drive end-to-end implementation of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) across Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs) to enhance inventory visibility, process efficiency, and operational control. o
• Lead ATQM and Kaizen initiatives at Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs) to drive continuous improvement, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure thorough documentation of all critical logistics processes. o
• Implement vertical space utilization strategies in existing warehouses to maximize storage capacity and improve operational efficiency. o
• Renewal of Lease and Service Contracts o
• Provide quarterly status updates on lease and service contracts to ensure compliance, timely renewals, and risk mitigation