Job Summary: The Assistant Manager - Transportation and Distribution will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the transportation and distribution activities within the supply chain. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of logistics operations. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely delivery of products, contributing to the overall success of the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transportation Management:
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor the transportation of goods across various regions.
- Develop and implement transportation strategies to optimize cost, efficiency, and service levels.
- Liaise with transport providers to negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with company standards.
- Distribution Planning:
- Oversee distribution operations to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products to factories & CFAs.
- Develop and implement distribution strategies to optimize warehouse space, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with warehouse teams to ensure efficient stock management.
- Performance Monitoring:
- Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to transportation and distribution.
- Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Prepare and present regular reports on transportation and distribution performance to senior management.
- Team Management:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of transportation and distribution professionals.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the team.
- Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team capabilities.
- Vendor Management:
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with transportation and distribution vendors.
- Evaluate vendor performance and ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
- Collaborate with vendors to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve service delivery.
- Cost Management:
- Develop and manage transportation and distribution budgets.
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising service quality.
- Monitor and control expenses to achieve financial targets.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with an MBA in supply chain/operations, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in transportation and distribution management, preferably in the FMCG sector.
- Strong understanding of logistics operations, including transportation planning, distribution, and inventory management.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in logistics software & ERP systems.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
