Lead - Logistics Planning and Strategy

JOB ROLE

Lead – Logistics Planning and Strategy

JOB ID

REPORTING TO

Vertical Head – Logistics

TYPE OF ROLE

Individual contributor role

LOCATION

Corporate Office, Mumbai.

BU/ DIVISION

Logistics

JOB PURPOSE

The Logistics Planning & Strategy Lead will be responsible for designing and implementing the company’s long-term logistics and distribution strategy across India. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to drive cost efficiency, service excellence, and network optimization across plants/ vendors, warehouses, and distribution channel.

The ideal candidate is a data-driven problem solver with strong experience in logistics network design, transportation optimization, and end-to-end supply chain strategy in a high-volume consumer products environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning

• Develop and implement the logistics and distribution strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
• Design a scalable logistics network to support domestic expansion and achieve optimum cost.
• Lead cost optimization initiatives through Center of gravity analysis, route rationalization, freight negotiations, and warehouse efficiency.
• Plan for the 4M: Manpower, Material, Machines (Infra to run warehouse) , Material (Consumables) and Method (systems and processes).
• Evaluate and deploy technology-driven solutions (TMS, WMS, digital freight platforms) to enhance visibility and productivity.
• Operational Excellence
• Drive on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery performance improvement across channels – distributors, dealers, e-commerce, and modern trade.
• Lead the annual logistics budgeting and forecasting process with clear KPIs on cost, service, and inventory efficiency.
• Oversee 3PL/4PL partner selection, performance management, and service level compliance.
• Standardize and institutionalize best practices in inventory movement, warehouse layout, and secondary transportation.
• Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Making
  
• Conduct periodic network and cost-to-serve analyses to identify improvement opportunities.
• Use data analytics and simulation tools for demand clustering, warehouse location planning, and load optimization.
• Present monthly dashboards to leadership with actionable insights and cost-saving recommendations.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning and Finance teams to align logistics strategy with business priorities.
• Support new product launches and regional expansions by developing agile distribution models.
• Partner with IT for automation and real-time logistics tracking integration.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

WORK EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATIONS

APICS ( Desirable )

PREFERRED/ ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

NO OF REPORTEES

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL INTERFACE

• Sales
• Commercial
• Demand & Supply planning
• Finance
SCM

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Think Beyond
• Put Customers First
• Collaborate to Win
• Develop Talent
• Be the Best
• Be Agile