Lead SCM - Driving business growth through smart logistics

Purpose:-

The Lead Supply Chain Management will be responsible for end-to-end management and optimization of the company's logistics and warehousing operations. The role focuses on ensuring efficient primary freight, secondary freight, warehouse management, and overall logistics, enabling timely delivery, cost control, and service excellence across the supply chain.

Description:-

1. Primary Freight Management

• Plan and manage primary transportation from manufacturing plant to warehouses/depots.
• Optimize freight costs through route planning, load optimization, and transporter negotiations.
• Ensure adherence to delivery timelines and service-level agreements (SLAs).

2. Secondary Freight Management

• Oversee secondary distribution from warehouses/depots to distributors, customers, or retail points.
• Improve delivery efficiency, turnaround time, and last-mile logistics performance.
• Monitor freight cost per unit and drive continuous cost optimization initiatives.

3. Warehouse Management

• Manage warehousing operations including inventory control, storage, handling, and dispatch.
• Ensure accuracy in stock reconciliation, FIFO/FEFO adherence, and minimal losses or damages.
• Drive process improvements to enhance space utilization, productivity, and safety standards.

4. Logistics & Operations Excellence

• Lead logistics planning to support business growth and seasonal demand fluctuations.
• Track and analyse logistics KPIs such as OTIF, freight cost, inventory turns, and service levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Planning, Manufacturing, Finance) for smooth operations.

5. Vendor & Team Management

• Manage transporters, warehouse service providers, and logistics partners.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the supply chain and logistics team.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of primary & secondary logistics, warehousing, and distribution networks
• Cost optimization and negotiation skills
• Data-driven decision-making and KPI management
• Leadership and stakeholder management