Manager - Distribution and Logistics

Role & responsibilities

• Create processes and methods to gather supply chain data
• Analyse data to identify problematic areas and suggest improvements
• Plan and implement supply chain optimization projects
• Develop requirements and standards
• Oversee entire DC operations (Inbound/ Outbound/ Inventory/ Returns) ensuring stock inwards, inventory accuracy, order fulfilment and returns process.
• Proactively identify process improvement projects, which lead to measurable improvement in DC and Distribution metrics and improvement in Cost per Delivered Shipment (CPDS), without compromising on SLAs.
• Develop, mentor and motivate team in the DC and Distribution Team to achieve performance goals. Ensure efficient warehouse operations with safe operating practices.
• Supervise and train warehouse employees and establish KPI based performance monitoring across all sections of DC and Distribution Operations.
• Work closely with stakeholders Buying, Ecommerce and Store Operations teams. Continuous review and optimize of distribution network.
• Collaborate with IT professionals to implement effective systems
• Track KPIs and report on supply chains performance
• Analyses route schedules or load plans, historical activity, and customer trends in order to make suggestions for enhancing routing efficiency and solution efficacy.
• Assist in developing and putting into practice a supply chain solution
• Take care of the recurring analysis and duties generating ongoing cost-saving measures.
• In order to eliminate waste, examine present procedures and suggest or implement improvements.
• Proactively control key performance indicators, undertake root cause analysis, and employ TM operating systems.
• Uses tactical procedures every day in accordance with the defined business standards

Investigate pain points within the process and develop solutions to resolve conflicts and inefficiencies.