Key Responsibilities
Warehouse & Distribution Management:
- Oversee daily operations of central and regional warehouses ensuring smooth inbound, storage, and outbound logistics.
- Overseeing end-to-end warehouse operations for FMCG and Fresh Produce (F&V) DC's.
- Heading the logistics division with full accountability for strategic planning and day-to-day execution
- Drive warehouse layout optimization, space utilization, and throughput efficiency.
Inventory & Stock Control
- Ensure accurate inventory management, stock reconciliation, and cycle counting.
- Implement controls to minimize shrinkage, pilferage, and stock ageing.
- Maintain optimum stock levels in line with demand and supply planning inputs.
Logistics & Transportation
- Plan and manage primary and secondary distribution for timely and cost-effective deliveries.
- Optimize fleet utilization, route planning, and delivery tracking.
People & Team Management
- Lead a team of warehouse managers, supervisors, and logistics staff across locations.
- Drive training, SOP adherence, and a performance-driven culture on the shop floor.
- Enforce safety standards, compliance, and statutory requirements
Operational Excellence
- Identify and implement process improvements to reduce turnaround time (TAT), enhance picking/dispatch accuracy, and increase overall warehouse productivity.
- Monitor KPIs - Warehouse Cost per Unit, Inventory Accuracy, etc.
- Drive digitization and automation in warehouse
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