Mars Hiring For Regional Logistics Manager; Mars Petcare, Hyderabad at Hyderabad, Telangana Full Time

Job Title Regional Logistic Manager

Segment Petcare

Country / Site India, Hyderabad

Job Function Supply

Job Level B4

Job Purpose/Overview

Responsible for managing Customer Engagement & Logistics operations for the market side for 2 sales regions out of 4 also manage Distribution center operations, copacking site operations

This role is accountable for delivering committed Customer Service levels, Stakeholder management, Drive Vendor performance for CFA 3PLs, Manage Copacking sites, DCs & Secondary transportation vendors in the defined geography.

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with the Regional sales teams as the Supply Chain SPOC and help mitigate demand-supply imbalances through dispatch prioritization, stock reservation and pro-active planning

Provide timely inputs to the distribution planner to minimize stock-outs and ensure the right level of inventory is maintained at the warehouses to ensure high customer service delivery

Design and implement programs to drive engagement of Warehouse teams

Responsible for upgrading the warehousing infrastructure and create future plans for warehouse footprint and space enhancement basis the local route-to-market strategy and growth forecasts

Responsible for setting warehousing & transportation KPI targets and holding the 3PLs accountable to the same. Drive standardization across all warehouses.

Accountable for service delivery of warehouses and transporters in the geography

Manage SLOB/Aging inventory through timely interventions and escalations to the sales teams

Drive a quality and safety mindset amongst team members and LSPs while ensuring compliance to all Mars QMP and people safety standards in all our warehouses and during transportation of goods

Accountable for implementation of Good Warehousing Practices at our warehouses including inventory control, documentation and compliance to statutory, regulatory and legal requirements

Ensure satisfactory audit results. Action and close both quality and safety CAPA on a regular basis.

Responsible for managing logistics spend within budget limits for the region

Provide regular inputs for developing customer service level reports, logistics spend provisions, and other weekly/monthly MIS

Provide insights to the commercial team while renewing warehousing and transportation contracts

Drive SC initiatives in the local geography while continually improving productivity and cost efficiency

Provide guidance and support to warehouse managers while managing escalations and exceptions

Timely resolution of escalations from vendors related to their claims

Education & Professional Qualifications

Post Graduate- MBA in Supply Chain/Operations

Knowledge / Experience

2–4 Yrs of experience working with logistics / sales teams Supply chain experience

Strong process management

Understanding/experience of warehousing operations and customer handling

Stakeholder Engagement; proactive,

Attention to detail , results-oriented and Customer Focus