BanyanNation - Senior Manager - Distribution (5-7 yrs)

About Us:

Banyan Nation has driven large multi-national brands to make over 2 billion bottles from its human contact safe postconsumer recycled (PCR) plastics in the last 3 years. Banyan has been successful at convincing large brands like Unilever, Reckitt and others to use its premium recycled PCR in mainstream primary products and packaging. Banyan views Supply Chain growth and optimization as the next frontier in its growth story to become India's premier supplier of PCR. Banyan is looking for an entrepreneurial and dynamic candidate to lead this transformation.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an ambitious, data driven, result oriented Senior Distribution Manager with a proven track record to design, build, operated and optimize distribution operations across our supply chain. This role is critical in ensuring efficient hub operations, effective management of third-party job work, enhancing the distribution network and accurate inventory control. The successful candidate will focus on maximizing throughput, controlling distribution costs, and ensuring financial and operational accuracy within the distribution network.

Key Responsibilities:

Hub Efficiency:

- Lead and manage distribution hubs to increase throughput while maintaining quality and safety standards.

- Implement process improvements to optimize workflow and reduce bottlenecks in hub operations.

- Monitor key performance metrics and adjust strategies to enhance hub efficiency o Enhance the Distribution network across geographies.

3rd Party Job-Work Efficiency:

- Oversee the efficiency of third-party job work operations, ensuring that all tasks are completed on time and meet quality standards.

- Collaborate with job work vendors to streamline processes, reduce lead times, and improve overall performance.

- Evaluate and optimize job work productivity to align with company goals Mass Balance Control: o Ensure mass balance accuracy across the distribution network by tracking the flow of materials and products.

- Develop and implement controls to monitor and verify mass balance across all distribution points.

- Regularly audit mass balance data and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Distribution Centre Inventory Management:

- Manage inventory levels across distribution centres, including hubs, job-work sites, and vendor locations.

- Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of all SKUs, maintaining optimal inventory levels to meet demand.

- Implement inventory management best practices to minimize stock discrepancies and prevent overstocking or stockouts.

Distribution Cost Management:

- Control operational costs within the distribution network, ensuring expenses stay within budgetary limits.

- Identify cost-saving opportunities across distribution operations without compromising service quality.

- Provide regular financial reports on distribution costs and implement corrective actions as needed.