Logistics Head - Consumer Durables/Manufacturing

Job Description: Head - Logistics

Location: Gurgaon (Head Office)

Experience: 20+ Years

Qualification: Graduate and Master's degree or equivalent

Designation Level: Associate Director

Industry Preference: Consumer Durables / FMCD / Manufacturing

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced logistics leader to manage end-to-end logistics operations across India and the SAARC region. The role involves developing logistics strategies, optimizing transportation and warehousing costs, managing import operations, and ensuring timely and damage-free delivery of products.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and import logistics.

- Develop logistics budgets, business plans, and cost-optimization strategies.

- Manage transportation networks, freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs agents, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners.

- Optimize transportation routes, warehouse utilization, container planning, and freight costs.

- Ensure on-time product movement, shipping, and delivery across branches and customer locations.

- Oversee inventory accuracy, warehouse operations, reverse logistics, warranty returns, and damaged-product management.

- Manage international shipments and coordinate with domestic and overseas factories.

- Monitor logistics expenses against approved budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality.

- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, internal policies, audits, and logistics procedures.

- Lead, mentor, and develop the logistics team while driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile:

- Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in logistics, transportation, distribution, or supply chain management.

- Experience in the FMCD, consumer durables, home appliances, electronics, or manufacturing industry is preferred.

- Strong knowledge of national logistics networks, warehouse management, freight operations, and import procedures.

- Proven experience in logistics cost optimization, vendor management, and large-scale logistics operations.

- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Working knowledge of SAP is an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators:

- Logistics cost optimization

- On-time shipping and delivery

- Inventory accuracy

- Timely proof of delivery and delivery documentation

- Warehouse and transportation efficiency