About the Job:

We are looking for a dynamic Regional Logistics Manager to lead secondary distribution operations within the assigned branch territory. The role is responsible for ensuring best-in-class service levels at optimum cost, while staying fully compliant on storage, transportation, sustainability, safety and security standards.

This is a high-impact role that combines strategic network design with hands-on execution, working closely with Sales, O2C, Finance, Factories, HO Logistics, 3PL partners, transporters and Carrying & Forwarding Agents (CFAs) to deliver a seamless end-to-end distribution experience.

Key Responsibilities

Distribution & Transportation Management

• Manage Cost of Distribution (COD) by optimizing inbound and outbound delivery (E2E) to control Total Delivered Cost (FDC / VDC / % COD).
• Drive Distribution Network Redesign, Logistics Excellence and related projects across delivery transportation and downstream warehouse operations.
• Prepare the Transport strategy along with T-Hub, onboard new carriers for downstream operations, and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Complete formalities and ensure recovery of accident/loss claims for primary and secondary movements.

Warehouse & DC Operations

• Lead DC improvement projects – manpower productivity, MHE utilization, DIDO/GIGO improvement, warehouse utilization – ensuring minimal business disruption.
• Prepare warehouse strategy and manage new infrastructure transitions in line with business volume progression (OPL/MBS).
• Ensure 100% cycle count and inventory accuracy along with adherence to internal & external compliance guidelines.

Service Levels & Customer Fulfilment

• Maintain COF / OTIF / ZATP, reduce CD OOS and secondary OTRs.
• Resolve CD complaints related to shortages/damages and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate with the Sales team and O2C team to onboard new customers post CSP alignment and ensure full supply.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure cool chain compliance in downstream storage and transportation (DC to Distributor).
• Drive batch traceability, reefer service and chilled service strategies.
• Adhere to the company charter on supply and distribution of Infant Milk Substitutes and Infant Foods.

Transformation & Automation

• Identify and deploy advanced process improvement tools in warehousing (WMS, Dock Management, RF Implementation).
• Implement digital solutions in transportation – Transporeon, In-Transit Visibility, Digital Hygiene Checklist, LCOP, ERC, OVT.
• Roll out all Distribution-related HO projects (LER, CLER, Trainings, LVS) at the unit level.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage vendors and ensure formal execution of agreements with DC owners, CFAs and Carriers.
• Trigger transport events on a real-time basis and ensure timely issuance of detention certificates.
• Maintain strong P2P process compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

• MBA / PGDM from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 institution (full-time).
• 2 – 5 years of relevant post-MBA experience in Logistics, Warehousing, Transportation or Distribution within FMCG / Consumer / Supply Chain-intensive industries.
• Mandatory experience in managing Warehousing Operations and Transportation Management.
• Strong experience in team management, stakeholder engagement, coordination with Sales and Order-to-Cash (O2C) teams, and end-to-end execution ownership.
• Exposure to transformation and automation projects in supply chain / logistics.
• Working knowledge of SAP, WMS, TMS and digital logistics tools (e.g., Transporeon, In-Transit Visibility).
• Understanding of the FMCG value chain, freight market trends, and transport costing (fixed vs. variable)
• Knowledge of the local language of the region is an added advantage.