Lead - Logistics Planning and Strategy

JOB ROLE

Lead - Logistics Planning and Strategy

JOB ID

REPORTING TO

Vertical Head - Logistics

TYPE OF ROLE

Individual contributor role

LOCATION

Corporate Office, Mumbai.

BU/ DIVISION

Logistics

JOB PURPOSE

The Logistics Planning & Strategy Lead will be responsible for designing and implementing the company s long-term logistics and distribution strategy across India. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to drive cost efficiency, service excellence, and network optimization across plants/ vendors, warehouses, and distribution channel.

The ideal candidate is a data-driven problem solver with strong experience in logistics network design, transportation optimization, and end-to-end supply chain strategy in a high-volume consumer products environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning

• Develop and implement the logistics and distribution strategy aligned with business growth objectives.


• Design a scalable logistics network to support domestic expansion and achieve optimum cost.


• Lead cost optimization initiatives through Center of gravity analysis, route rationalization, freight negotiations, and warehouse efficiency.


• Plan for the 4M: Manpower, Material, Machines (Infra to run warehouse) , Material (Consumables) and Method (systems and processes).


• Evaluate and deploy technology-driven solutions (TMS, WMS, digital freight platforms) to enhance visibility and productivity.



• Operational Excellence



• Drive on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery performance improvement across channels - distributors, dealers, e-commerce, and modern trade.


• Lead the annual logistics budgeting and forecasting process with clear KPIs on cost, service, and inventory efficiency.


• Oversee 3PL/4PL partner selection, performance management, and service level compliance.


• Standardize and institutionalize best practices in inventory movement, warehouse layout, and secondary transportation.



• Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Making

  
  
  
  
  


• Conduct periodic network and cost-to-serve analyses to identify improvement opportunities.


• Use data analytics and simulation tools for demand clustering, warehouse location planning, and load optimization.


• Present monthly dashboards to leadership with actionable insights and cost-saving recommendations.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning and Finance teams to align logistics strategy with business priorities.


• Support new product launches and regional expansions by developing agile distribution models.


• Partner with IT for automation and real-time logistics tracking integration.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Post-graduation Diploma/Degree in (Logistics/Supply Chain Management)

WORK EXPERIENCE

5 to 8 years of experience

CERTIFICATIONS

APICS ( Desirable )

PREFERRED/ ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

Warehousing Operations + Logistics Operations + Solution designing

NO OF REPORTEES

NA

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL INTERFACE

• Sales


• Commercial


• Demand & Supply planning


• Finance


• SCM

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Think Beyond


• Put Customers First


• Collaborate to Win


• Develop Talent


• Be the Best


• Be Agile