Senior Category Manager - Logistics Procurement

JOB OBJECTIVES:

Lead and create streamline supply chain and Procurement processes, drive operational excellence, achieve cost efficiencies, and ensure the seamless delivery of product.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Procurement Strategy:

- Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy for primary transportation, aligning with overall business objectives and budget constraints.

1. Update Category Strategy Document as per evolving business need.

2. Industry Benchmark.

3. Risk Analysis and Mitigation Plan.

4. Implement Logistics Scorecard.

5. Season Readiness Plan Implementation, Festival.

2. Vendor Management:

- Identify, evaluate, and select reliable and cost-effective vendors for primary transportation. Manage vendor relationships, ensuring performance and compliance with contractual obligations.

1. Primary Logistics readiness plan to support capacity addition.

2. Induct new transporters per zone.

3. Contract Negotiation:

- Negotiate favorable terms and conditions for transportation contracts, including pricing, service levels, and risk mitigation provisions.

4. Risk Management:

- Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with primary transportation, such as supply chain disruptions, quality issues, and regulatory compliance.

5. Technology Implementation:

- Evaluate and implement technology solutions to enhance procurement efficiency, visibility, and cost control within the primary transportation network.

1. Knowledge of e-sourcing tools.

6. Sustainability:

- Integrate sustainability considerations into procurement decisions, ensuring that transportation practices are environmentally responsible and socially conscious.

1. Prepare EV readiness plan for Primary.

2. Identify sustainability initiatives for Primary.

SYSTEM and PROCESS:

- TMS System: Learn and have detailed understand on TMS system how systems and processes.

- Freight Leavers: Understand the freight leavers and make long term strategy around to drive efficiencies and service at optimum cost.