Head Logistics - Plant

Responsible for overall operations of logistics,”” in and out of the Factory ,Including Ware house (stores, Dispatches & warehouse, implementation of latest logistic strength available across the country) coordinate with Internal & External Customer to achieve schedule adherence, zero-line stoppage & optimum inventory level. 2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (Accountabilities associated with the job) Material In warding, Storage and issuance- • Highlight stock accumulation, discrepancies and abnormal consumption to purchase & production and establish effective control measures. • Monitor & review whether plant stores is in line with the production plan - concurrent based on the inventory. • Monitor inventory levels closely and make course adjustments in scheduling in consultation with Purchase to maintain target. • Monitoring of disposal of scrap and rejected material to suppliers/ Vendors as per SOP • Ensure packing material availability & functioning empty bin tracking mechanism to avoid material supply issues. • Zero concern due to logistic, Time Quantity-(On time Delivery With Right Quantity against PPC /Customer schedule in accordance Compliance to Customer i.e.EDI/ASN_Green gate pass_Pymac_E Way bill etc) • Drive Motivate & manage team to meet plant targets in terms of inventory days, minimum stock, timely follow up of material, controlling premium freight etc. • Monitor material inward planning, perpetual inventory, continuous tracking to avoid line loss • succinctly capture information about internal and external events, comments or behaviors that have the potential to create issues for the Function • Review of Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) as applicable. • Monitoring Min-Max levels for Receipt as well as Issue Stores • Update the internal communication for schedule Vs Supply. Daily checking of customer Portal for schedule changes. • Review and monitor the entire process of Receipt and Issue, suggest improvements in the process to reduce errors and improve automation- Guide team on best practices in the market & ensure incorporation of the same Dispatch & Logistic Management • Ensure on time dispatches, to Domestic & Foreign Customer receipts updatation in SAP & maintain control in terms of quantity and value. • Live reporting to customers on dispatch along with coverage sheet to ensure zero customer line stoppage incidents. • Address concerns identified through BI reports and rented warehouse reports • Oversee processing of customer sales return and supplementary invoices • Daily freight cost monitoring against budgeted sales/ Premium Freight monitoring and related actions. • Tracking of vehicles with GPS system with 100% transport billing through GPS wherever applicable • GST adherence/ E-way bill monitoring • Timely payments to transporters as per TTS/ Manual billing Inventory Control • Minimize obsolescence, surplus and scrap through proper codification, preservation and handling of stock. • Ensure effective stock management by practicing FIFO & KANBAN • Identify & implement solution for non-moving/slow moving inventory • Monitor and ensure inventory control/accuracy and provide timely report to management • Implement inventory tracking system to optimize inventory. • Examine the levels of supplies to determine shortages. • Review action plan for ageing, non-moving, Slow moving material & key ratios to ensure effectiveness • Monitor material inward planning, perpetual inventory, continuous tracking for manufacturing locations to avoid line loss • Review and monitor the entire plan of Physical Stock verification at Vendor End for the material which sent for processing; Reconciliation & Record Keeping; suggest improvements in the implementation; ensure coverage of all potential risks • Physical stock verification and stock correction activity as per defined frequency. 1. Scrap Management  Review & Update scrap disposal process  Monitor & review implantation of scrap & bin management as per Varroc value system  Ensure disposal of hazardous waste as per the MPCB norm  Minimize exposure of environmental risk to employee, by ensuring environmentally safe & sound disposal practices.  Ensure weighment of scrap and information convey to scrap committee for stock updating  Establish optimum realization of financial benefit of scarp management and internal recycling program in consultation with safety team  Record keeping for scrap material  Follow up for Timely disposal of Apex Approved Asset 2. Warehouse Management  Distribution operations at Warehouse  Maintain required inventory as per customer schedule plan  Review stock report on daily basis to take inventory related decision.  Communicate customer input to concern department for improvement  Setting up layout and ensure efficient space utilization  Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system  Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures  Review compliance of required MIS reports by plant & Customer  Ensure optimum utilization of warehouse space & on time receipt of material by customer by effective logistics planning Statutory Compliance Management  Statutory & Legal development and regulation & polices, procedure & Guidelines  Lead daily operation of indirect taxation related activities & monitor Statutory record  Design, improve and implement productive and efficient company policies including EMS, QMS,5s etc  Identify risks or non-conformity issues  Guide & coach team members on latest updates related to laws and built capability in team to deal with the changes  Liaison with govt. authorities  Shelf life item monitoring  Coordinate with all types of auditors, and ensure smooth audit 3. MAJOR CHALLENGES (Challenges faced on an on-going basis in carrying out the job)  Transport/ transporter related issues  Change in customer plan leading to shortage situation in feeding customer lines 4. DECISIONS (Key decisions which the role needs to escalate to superior)  Premium Freight for ensuring zero line loss (EBU)  Stock Knock -off decisions in case of variance