head of logistic

The Head of Logistics will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective distribution of packaged drinking water across India. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and operational execution to manage both owned fleet and third-party logistics (3PL) while optimizing ERP-driven logistics operations. The ideal candidate will drive on-time deliveries, cost efficiencies, and seamless nationwide distribution.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Logistics Strategy & Network Optimization

-Develop and implement nationwide logistics strategies to ensure timely and efficient product distribution.

- Balance own fleet and 3PL logistics for cost-effective and flexible transportation solutions.

- Optimize route planning and fleet utilization to reduce delivery time and fuel costs.

- Strengthen relationships with 3PL partners, warehouses, and key stakeholders.

2. Warehousing & Inventory Management

• Supervise inventory control across multiple distribution centers, ensuring FIFO & FEFO
compliance.

• Work with the ERP system to streamline stock tracking, minimize wastage, and prevent
stock outs.

• Ensure temperature-controlled storage for product quality compliance.

3. Transportation & Distribution

• Oversee nationwide transportation operations, ensuring on-time delivery across multiple cities. • Implement real-time fleet tracking using ERP-integrated systems.

• Manage cost-per-kilometer metrics, optimizing fuel efficiency and reducing logistics expenses. • Drive last-mile delivery efficiency to maintain product availability across retail channels.

4. Vendor & Supplier Management

. Develop long-term partnerships with reliable transporters and 3PL vendors.

• Negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effective and high-quality service

. • Monitor vendor performance and enforce service level agreements (SLAs).

5. Team Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 4 Logistics Managers, fostering a high performance
culture

. • Implement SOPs and industry best practices to improve logistics efficiency.

• Drive process improvements through data-driven decision-making and ERP analytics

. 6. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with government regulations, safety standards, and environmental
guidelines.

• Develop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions, ensuring business continuity.

• Implement health & safety protocols for fleet operations and warehouse management.