AVP-Logistics (15-18L p.a.)

Company Description

Xolopak India Ltd is a pioneering company in manufacturing bio-degradable disposable products in India. We specialize in producing wooden cutlery and ice-cream sticks and spoons that are eco-

friendly along with paper napkins & paper-based bakery disposable products. Our prestigious customers include some of the largest brands in the food and ice-cream industry.

Job Summary:

The Head of Logistics will oversee end-to-end Supply Chain, Procurement, Warehousing, Distribution and Logistics Operations. This role requires someone with strong execution discipline, data-driven decision making, vendor and cost negotiation ability and the capability to build efficient and customer-centric systems.

You will collaborate closely with Production, Sales, Finance and Customer Success teams to ensure seamless delivery, optimized cost, and stable material availability.

Key Responsibilities:

Supply Chain & Planning

• Own end-to-end supply chain execution including forecasting, capacity planning, and delivery coordination.
• Monitor demand trends and align procurement and warehouse inventory accordingly.
• Develop and optimize SOPs to improve speed, reliability, and forecasting accuracy.

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Lead sourcing strategy for raw materials, packaging, and logistics vendors.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service terms to ensure cost efficiency without compromising quality.
• Evaluate and onboard reliable suppliers, transporters, and service partners.

Warehouse & Inventory Management

• Ensure accurate storage, material handling, and stock management across warehouses.
• Monitor inventory health (aging, reorder levels, non-moving items, shrinkage).
• Implement FIFO systems and automation tools for stock accuracy.

Distribution & Logistics

• Ensure timely delivery of finished goods to customers, distributors, and warehouses.
• Manage 3PL partners, freight contracts, and transportation planning.
• Track dispatch accuracy, transit time, damage control, route optimization, and compliance.

Cost Control & Optimization

• Drive logistics, warehousing, and procurement cost targets.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to reduce waste, delays, and operational inefficiencies.
• Implement KPIs, dashboards, and benchmarking for cost and service improvement.

Client & Stakeholder Relationship

• Serve as the logistics point of contact for key customers for delivery performance, schedules, and escalations.
• Work closely with Sales and Operations to ensure customer commitments are met.
• Build internal alignment and communication around delivery SLAs, planning, and fulfillment capacity.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management capability
• Hands-on experience with ERP, logistics software, inventory systems
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under timelines, scale teams, and streamline processes

Qualifications & Experience

Experience

• Minimum 1015 years in supply chain/logistics leadership roles (preferably in FMCG, manufacturing, packaging, or consumer goods).
• Experience in all Modes of transportation, i.e. part load/full truck load on a pan India level is a pre requisite for this role. National as well as local tie ups for transportation and logistics is absolutely necessary.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required. MBA in Supply Chain/Operations preferred.
• Proven experience in large-scale logistics operations, procurement strategy, and distribution

KPIs for Success

• On-time delivery rate
• Inventory accuracy and stock availability
• Procurement cost savings
• Logistics cost vs revenue
• Client delivery satisfaction score
• Operational efficiency and process compliance