Lead – Logistics Planning and Strategy

JOB ROLE : Lead – Logistics Planning and Strategy

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 : Post-graduation Diploma/Degree in (Logistics/Supply Chain Management)

WORK EXPERIENCE: 5 to 8 years of experience

CERTIFICATIONS : APICS ( Desirable )

PREFERRED/ ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: Warehousing Operations + Logistics Operations + Solution designing