Senior Manager - Regional Logistics

Role overview

Senior Manager - Regional Logistics at Nestle

We are looking for a dynamic Regional Logistics Manager to lead secondary distribution operations within the assigned branch territory.

The role is responsible for ensuring best-in-class service levels at optimum cost, while staying fully compliant on storage, transportation, sustainability, safety and security standards.

This is a high-impact role that combines strategic network design with hands-on execution, working closely with Sales, O2C, Finance, Factories, HO Logistics, 3PL partners, transporters and Carrying & Forwarding Agents (CFAs) to deliver a seamless end-to-end distribution experience.

Responsibilities

• Distribution & Transportation Management - Manage Cost of Distribution (COD) by optimizing inbound and outbound delivery (E2E) to control Total Delivered Cost (FDC / VDC / % COD). - Drive Distribution Network Redesign, Logistics Excellence and related projects across delivery transportation and downstream warehouse operations. - Prepare the Transport strategy along with T-Hub, onboard new carriers for downstream operations, and conduct regular performance reviews. - Complete formalities and ensure recovery of accident/loss claims for primary and secondary movements.
• Warehouse & DC Operations - Lead DC improvement projects – manpower productivity, MHE utilization, DIDO/GIGO improvement, warehouse utilization – ensuring minimal business disruption. - Prepare warehouse strategy and manage new infrastructure transitions in line with business volume progression (OPL/MBS). - Ensure 100% cycle count and inventory accuracy along with adherence to internal & external compliance guidelines.
• Service Levels & Customer Fulfilment - Maintain COF / OTIF / ZATP, reduce CD OOS and secondary OTRs. - Resolve CD complaints related to shortages/damages and drive corrective actions. - Coordinate with the Sales team and O2C team to onboard new customers post CSP alignment and ensure full supply.
• Compliance & Quality - Ensure cool chain compliance in downstream storage and transportation (DC to Distributor). - Drive batch traceability, reefer service and chilled service strategies. - Adhere to the company charter on supply and distribution of Infant Milk Substitutes and Infant Foods.
• Transformation & Automation - Identify and deploy advanced process improvement tools in warehousing (WMS, Dock Management, RF Implementation). - Implement digital solutions in transportation – Transporeon, In-Transit Visibility, Digital Hygiene Checklist, LCOP, ERC, OVT. - Roll out all Distribution-related HO projects (LER, CLER, Trainings, LVS) at the unit level.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management - Manage vendors and ensure formal execution of agreements with DC owners, CFAs and Carriers. - Trigger transport events on a real-time basis and ensure timely issuance of detention certificates. - Maintain strong P2P process compliance.
• Qualifications and Experience - MBA / PGDM from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 institution (full-time). - 2 – 5 years of relevant post-MBA experience in Logistics, Warehousing, Transportation or Distribution within FMCG / Consumer / Supply Chain-intensive industries. - Mandatory experience in managing Warehousing Operations and Transportation Management. - Strong experience in team management, stakeholder engagement, coordination with Sales and Order-to-Cash (O2C) teams, and end-to-end execution ownership. - Exposure to transformation and automation projects in supply chain / logistics. - Working knowledge of SAP, WMS, TMS and digital logistics tools (e.g., Transporeon, In-Transit Visibility). - Understanding of the FMCG value chain, freight market trends, and transport costing (fixed vs. variable) - Knowledge of the local language of the region is an added advantage.

Employment details

• Location: Kolkata [IN]

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