Manager, Logistics - (West)

Apollo Tyres Ltd is an international tyre manufacturer and the leading tyre brand in India. The company has multiple manufacturing units in India and a unit each in The Netherlands and Hungary. The company markets its products under its two global brands – Apollo and Vredestein, and its products are available in over 100 countries through a vast network of branded, exclusive and multi-product outlets.

Job Title: Manager, Logistics - (West)
Location: Mumbai
Reports to (Position): Rajasekhara Reddy Avthu
Department/Function:

Purpose of the Job: Responsible to oversee the end-to-end distribution of finished goods at the zonal level, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining optimal service levels and controlling transportation costs within the approved SBU budget. Minimize stock-outs and sales losses by ensuring smooth operations at Regional Distribution Centers (RDCs) and Just-in-Time (JIT) facilities in alignment with business requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

• Material Availability & Service Performance
• Ensure minimal stock-outs at Area Office (AO) level through high dispatch adherence.
• Drive demand forecasting governance in collaboration with regional and zonal teams to enable accurate and effective deployment planning.
• Ensure comprehensive range availability at Area Offices (AOs) to support uninterrupted sales and service delivery.
• Cost Management:
• Manage transportation and warehousing costs within the approved budget.
• Monitor and control freight, storage, and handling expenses.
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  Warehouse & Capacity Planning
• Responsible for overseeing the operations of all the west region warehouses such as Nagpur, Nasik, Jaipur and Udaipur.
• Ensure robust inventory control and maintain high levels of inventory accuracy to support efficient operations and minimize discrepancies.
• Upstream movement of non-moving or non-standard SKUs to optimize inventory and reduce blockage at distribution points.
• Drive initiatives for upstreaming and inventory reduction, especially slow moving and non-moving SKUs.

• Vendor & 3PL Partner Management for RDCs & JIT’s:
• Implement initiatives to enhance operational productivity, streamline logistics processes, and improve resource utilization across the supply chain.
• Monitor and minimize detention charges by ensuring timely loading/unloading and improving coordination with logistics partners.

• Team Management
• Ensure continuous training and development of the team to build and maintain the right skill sets for operational excellence.
• Promote workforce diversity by fostering an inclusive environment and ensuring fair representation across roles and functions.
• Rolling out New Projects
• Drive end-to-end implementation of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) across Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs) to enhance inventory visibility, process efficiency, and operational control.
• Lead ATQM and Kaizen initiatives at Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs) to drive continuous improvement, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure thorough documentation of all critical logistics processes.
• Implement vertical space utilization strategies in existing warehouses to maximize storage capacity and improve operational efficiency.
• Renewal of Lease and Service Contracts
• Provide quarterly status updates on lease and service contracts to ensure compliance, timely renewals, and risk mitigation.
• Knowledge (Technical / Functional)
• Knowledge of SAP is essential Vendor Management
• Knowledge of tools in demand planning, supply planning.
• Exposure to warehousing processes and operations
• Exposure to manufacturing Environment is also desirable
• Demand & Supply Planning
• Experience of handling a team