Section Head - Domestic Outbound

Position:

Location:

Experience:

• 12 to 15 years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, or related functions
• Proven track record in cost optimization, vendor management, and on-time delivery performance
• Experience in handling dangerous goods and ensuring regulatory compliance in transportation
• Exposure to external warehouse management

Education:

• Masters degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

1. High Level of OTIF Delivery

• Consistently meet or exceed delivery schedules and deadlines, ensuring complete and accurate order fulfillment.
• Achieve on-time delivery by effectively controlling dispatches
• Develop systems to meet customer and grade-specific requirements
• Ensure loading of materials in line with customer and grade-specific needs

2. Cost Management & Logistics Planning

• Ensure cost-effective sourcing of transportation and ocean freight while maintaining high service levels and minimizing lead times.
• Select, analyze, and appoint freight vendors (trucking companies, CHAs, freight forwarders, and shipping lines) for each destination to minimize costs through better negotiation
• Decide route and shipping company for new customers to reduce freight cost and lead time
• Based on customer mix, domestic/export sales, and state-wise sales trends, identify schemes to minimize costs related to import duties, export incentives, VAT, and CST
• Collaborate with the procurement team to achieve savings through state-wise source identification for VAT, country-wise sourcing for customs duties, and utilization of export incentive schemes
• Plan and coordinate transportation activities, including carrier selection, route optimization, and mode selection
• Drive cost savings through negotiations and multimodal optimization (e.g., using ICD/alternate ports as entry/exit gateways)

3. Outbound Inventory Management

• Ensure safe, efficient, and timely warehousing and dispatch of outgoing materials.
• Supervise warehouse operations
• Ensure safe storage and retrieval of goods
• Review slow-moving materials and drive timely disposal
• Maintain MHE in good condition for smooth material movement

4. Quality Management

• Oversee packaging and handling processes to maintain product quality and prevent damage during transportation.
• Implement quality control checks to avoid errors in order processing
• Develop efficient picking and packing processes to prevent shipment discrepancies
• Maintain accurate and complete shipment documentation, including packing lists, invoices, and shipping labels
• Address customer concerns or complaints related to logistics and implement timely improvement plans

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of SAP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
• Experience in handling dangerous goods and compliance with international transportation regulations
• Ability to manage external warehouses effectively
• Excellent planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities

If Interested, kindly share your updated resume at trudy@uppl.in