CFA and Logistics Management- FMCG- (Catch Spices)

Job Description

Role & responsibilities General: Competency in Supply Chain Management Logistics, Warehouse and CFA management. Manage an accurate inventory of CFA FG and other materials Schedule and track inbound and outgoing shipments Provide training to CFA personnel in SAP as per company guideline. Secondary Freight: To manage Secondary Transportation (CFA to SS/DRDS) & driving efficiencies across locations, Route planning & selection of right truck type. To conduct CFA level gap analysis and escalation of findings. Foster Innovation in process optimization by tracking and driving Performance metrics e.g., Indent Vs Placement, Truck Utilization, Transit Time Adherence, Shortage/ Damages Index etc. To implement alternate ways of working e.g. Rental Trucking Operation Financial: To manage Warehouse Cost, selection of warehouses, negotiation of C&F expenses & management of overheads at warehouses. To track and validate market rates, secondary transportation rate negotiation, vendor development, finalization of agreements, etc. To explore mechanization related investments, deployment and efficiency calculation for future readiness and reduction of labor Dependency and lead CWH/CFA automation initiatives. Customer: To drive PDP and Routing at CFA's whilst following up with Pending Orders, 95% + Fill Rates and freshness for all SKUs. To maintain secondary Transportation Master Data, Freight Rates, Routes, Distance etc. on Excel, SAP, and Transportation. Management System that quality standards are being maintained as per food safety norms at CFA/CWH. To drive the CFA SOPs and put in control mechanisms to ensure compliance, design and implement CFA Payment structure, CFA Audits. Soft and IT Skill: Graduate degree + Post Graduate Diploma or MBA in SCM. Soft skill might include Team leadership, problem solving and adaptability. Prior 10+ years in FMCG Industry especially Foods & Beverages in the areas of warehouse & Secondary freight management. Knowledge. Good communication skills and stakeholder management capabilities Proficient in MS Office, inventory management software like SAP. Able to manage time effectively Excellent verbal and written communication skills