Senior Manager - Regional Logistics
Nestlé
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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.
Kolkata, IN
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