Manager - Logistics & Demand Planning

Chennai, Tamil Nadu 6-10 Yrs ₹07 - ₹12 Yearly

Job description

The Logistics & Demand Planning Manager is responsible for leading and managing the demand planning team and the 3PL warehouse to ensure the process from sales demand planning to order shipment and invoicing is conducted in a professional and timely manner. This role involves coordinating supply chain activities with various partners like warehouses, forwarders, and vendors to achieve the organization s sales and inventory turnover targets.

Main Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead the Logistics & Demand Planning team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Provide training and guidance to employees.
• Demand Planning: Transform the sales plan into a demand plan. Conduct data analysis to improve forecasting and inventory management processes and results.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and correct inventory levels at outside warehouses (3PL) and internally to ensure rotation and maximize working capital .
• Order Processing: Ensure accurate order processing, including accepting orders, picking, packing, shipping, and tracking until delivery.
• ERP Utilization: Support proper utilization of the ERP system for demand forecasting and lean inventory management.
• Vendor Management: Work with freight forwarders and transportation companies to set the best routes and rates. Review and approve all freight terms and agreements.
• Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with global standards and group compliance.
• Customer Interaction: Act as a key contact with Sales and customers to achieve business goals.
• Warehouse Management: Lead the 3PL warehouse team to ensure professional management of the warehouse, inventory, and order shipment.
• Collaboration: Work hands-on with global Group/divisional business process standardization, harmonization, and process documentation specific to inbound, outbound, warehouse management, and transportation.