Drive HSES compliance in warehouse safety, transport management, and stakeholder training while ensuring effective safety communication.
Manage cost and budget efficiently, driving continuous improvement to maintain cost within targets while enhancing delivery performance.
Oversee end-to-end distribution and logistics operations for multiple business units across the South India region.
Manage warehousing operations across five depots, including one major Regional Distribution Center (RDC).
Plan and prioritize finished goods dispatches, optimize fleet and space utilization, and ensure safe, damage-free transportation.
Implement efficient inventory management practices such as FIFO, JIT, TMS, and WMS.
Lead depot safety initiatives, including electrical safety, fire safety, and defensive driving programs for suppliers and transporters.
Manage depot infrastructure-related CAPEX including DG sets, ACs, office structures, and related facilities.
Influence sales teams, vendors, suppliers, and logistics partners (3PL, CFA) to achieve agreed KPIs and service levels.
Drive supply chain and logistics process improvements, develop SOPs, and optimize service efficiency and market delivery.

Ensure compliance with AkzoNobel HSES standards, guidelines, and statutory requirements across all depots.
Continuously enhance warehouse effectiveness and inventory accuracy through robust systems and controls.
Manage and improve 3PL performance and warehouse productivity.
Drive service level improvements—L-OTIF, pick list turnaround time, and on-time delivery.
Monitor and enhance transporter service levels and export compliance through CHA processes.
Maintain overall safety standards in warehouse and distribution operations.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Planning, Sales, Production, Commercial, Finance, and Quality to ensure smooth operations.
Lead and develop the logistics team to create a culture of accountability, HSE focus, and continuous improvement.
Ensure proper process documentation and maintain records for internal and statutory requirements.
Manage scrap and SLOB disposal processes efficiently and sustainably.
Handle audits, inventory validation, market returns, and direct-to-site deliveries as per organizational standards.

Operates independently with accountability for logistics and warehouse performance across the South region.
Collaborates closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver superior service against agreed SLAs.
Drives performance of 3PL partners, depot managers, and transporters to meet operational and service excellence goals.

Engineering Degree / MBA preferred.
Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in logistics or distribution in a B2B/B2C environment.
Strong knowledge of HSE and sustainability standards as per AkzoNobel's logistics framework.
Proven experience in warehouse and distribution management across large geographic regions.
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and negotiation skills.
Continuous Improvement mindset with focus on cost optimization and service enhancement.
Proficiency in ERP, TMS, and WMS systems preferred.

Regional Logistics Manager South