VP of Supply Chain & Logistics

Fynd -
Mumbai, Maharashtra

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Inventory management
Procurement
Supply chain
Logistics
Warehouse management system
Master's degree
Transportation management system
Business Administration
MBA
Leadership

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OperationsMumbai, IndiaFULL TIMEPosted 5/27/2026

Role Overview

Lead and optimize a high-scale, nationwide supply chain and logistics network that ensures product availability, cost efficiency, and service reliability across 18,000+ stores in India. The role is expected to drive warehouse automation, strengthen last-mile delivery performance, build resilient cold chain operations, and establish best-in-class inventory and transportation planning to support rapid retail growth and superior customer/store experience.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end supply chain and logistics strategy for nationwide distribution across 18,000+ stores, balancing service levels, cost, and scalability.
Design and execute network optimization initiatives across distribution centers, cross-docks, line-haul, and last-mile delivery routes.
Lead warehouse automation programs to improve throughput, accuracy, space utilization, labor productivity, and operational reliability.
Build and manage cold chain logistics capabilities to ensure compliance, product integrity, and minimal temperature excursions for sensitive categories.
Drive inventory planning and replenishment strategies to improve availability, reduce stock-outs, and optimize working capital.
Oversee transportation planning and fleet/network partnerships to improve route efficiency, on-time delivery, and freight cost performance.
Establish robust S&OP / demand-supply collaboration processes with merchandising, store operations, category, and finance stakeholders.
Partner with technology, analytics, and operations teams to implement data-driven decision-making, control towers, and performance dashboards.
Develop operating standards, SOPs, and governance mechanisms for warehouse, transport, and distribution operations nationwide.
Lead vendor and 3PL management, including contract negotiation, service-level management, and performance improvement programs.
Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing logistics leadership team capable of supporting multi-region operations and future expansion.
Champion continuous improvement, automation, and lean operational practices to improve speed, quality, and cost-to-serve.

Qualifications

Required

12-15 years of progressive experience in supply chain, logistics, distribution, or operations leadership.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing large-scale retail or consumer distribution networks.
Deep expertise in warehouse operations, inventory management, transportation planning, and last-mile delivery.
Proven experience leading nationwide operations with multiple warehouses, hubs, or fulfillment nodes.
Hands-on experience in optimizing cost, service levels, and operational efficiency across complex networks.
Strong stakeholder management experience across operations, finance, procurement, merchandising, and technology teams.
Track record of managing external logistics partners, transporters, and/or 3PLs.
Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

Experience implementing warehouse automation, WMS/TMS, route optimization, or supply chain control tower solutions.
Cold chain logistics experience, especially for temperature-sensitive retail categories.
Experience in large-format retail, grocery, pharmacy, FMCG, e-commerce, or omnichannel distribution environments.
MBA, PGDM, or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, or related field.
Professional certifications such as APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, CILT, Six Sigma, or Lean certifications.
Exposure to data analytics tools, ERP platforms, WMS/TMS systems, and advanced forecasting/planning tools.

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