Job Title: Logistics Manager
Location: Ahmedabad
Reporting to: Head Supply Chain – Warehouse & Logistics
Logistics Operations
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Manage end-to-end secondary logistics operations across D2C, Marketplace and B2B channels.
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Ensure timely order fulfilment while maintaining defined service level agreements (SLAs).
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Monitor logistics KPIs including:
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Order-to-Dispatch TAT
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Delivery TAT
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Fill Rate
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First Attempt Delivery Success
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Logistics Cost per Order
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Drive continuous improvement in customer delivery experience.
Distribution Network Management
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Manage inventory distribution across five regional warehouses.
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Develop replenishment strategies to ensure optimum inventory availability across all locations.
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Balance inventory to minimize stock-outs while reducing excess inventory.
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Coordinate inter-warehouse stock transfers based on regional demand patterns.
Cost Optimization
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Identify opportunities to reduce freight, warehousing and handling costs.
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Improve vehicle utilization and shipment consolidation.
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Optimize courier allocation across D2C channels.
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Monitor logistics cost budgets and drive productivity initiatives.
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Evaluate and negotiate logistics contracts along with procurement.
Inventory & Warehouse Coordination
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Partner with warehouse teams to improve inventory accuracy.
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Monitor ageing inventory and slow-moving stock.
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Improve inventory availability through better regional planning.
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Support warehouse productivity improvement initiatives.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Work closely with:
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Sales
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Key Account Management
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Demand Planning
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Customer Service
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Procurement
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Finance
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Marketing
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Manufacturing
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Third Party Logistics (3PL) Partners to ensure seamless supply chain execution.
Project Management
Lead strategic supply chain initiatives including:
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Warehouse expansion and consolidation
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New warehouse onboarding
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WMS/TMS implementations
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Logistics automation
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Process digitization
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Distribution network optimization
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Reverse logistics improvement
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Freight optimization projects
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Monitor project timelines, budgets and stakeholder communication.
Performance Management
Develop dashboards and review:
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Fill Rate
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Dispatch TAT
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Delivery Performance
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Inventory Availability
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Warehouse Productivity
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Logistics Cost
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Regional Service Levels
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Vendor Performance
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Recommend corrective actions through data-driven insights.
Skills Required:
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Strong analytical capability.
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Excellent stakeholder management.
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Data-driven decision making.
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Project management.
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Negotiation skills.
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Vendor management.
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Inventory planning.
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Distribution planning.
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Strong ownership mindset.
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Process improvement orientation.
Preferred Technical Skills
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ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred)
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Advanced Microsoft Excel
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Power BI
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WMS/TMS
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Logistics analytics
Qualification
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Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations or related field.
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MBA/PGDM preferred.
Experience
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7–10 years of experience in Supply Chain, Distribution or Logistics.
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Experience in FMCG, Consumer Goods, Cosmetics, Retail or E-commerce preferred.
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Hands-on experience managing national logistics operations.
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Experience working with multiple warehouses and 3PL partners.
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Exposure to D2C and Marketplace logistics will be preferred.
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a fast-growing colour cosmetics company shaping beauty trends.
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Opportunity to lead a dynamic team in an exciting and creative industry.
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Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.
