Executive - Logistics

Position Title: Executive/Senior Executive- Logistics

Location: Chennai

Main Purpose of Job:

The incumbent is responsible for optimizing the supply chain operations of a company by analyzing data, identifying trends, and making informed decisions to enhance efficiency & reduce costs. This profile will also lead sustainable practices in Distribution by collaborating with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement, establish goals, and monitor progress toward sustainable initiatives.

Scope: Cost Analysis and Sustainability (Factory, Co-Man/ Co-Pack & Distribution Center warehouses) in Distribution Operation

Key Outputs: List the main results which the job must deliver in order to achieve its purpose.

• Cost Analysis:
• Analyze transportation costs, warehousing expenses, and other logistics-related expenditures to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce operational costs while maintaining service quality
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to location level, business levels, category level for variable distribution costs, fixed distribution costs and other logistics costs
• Identify cost trends, patterns, and discrepancies within the data to provide insights into the logistics operations
• Generate reports and visualizations to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• Budgeting & Forecasting:
• Utilize historical data and current trends to develop logistics cost forecast for each product category
• Assist in creating logistics & IT procurement plans for distribution in line with future growth and strategies
• Take lead in budgeting exercise for all types of ditribution spends (variable distribution cost, fixed distribution cost, CAPEX, IT etc.)
• Participate in the development of supply chain budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor actual performance against budgeted targets and provide variance analysis.
• Assist in adjusting strategies to align with financial goals
• Performance Management:
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate supply chain performance (for distribution)
• Track and analyze KPIs to identify areas for improvement and operational efficiency
• Provide actionable insights to enhance supply chain processes.
• Risk Management & Complaince:
• Assess supply chain risks and develop strategies to mitigate potential disruptions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure business continuity and resilience in the supply chain
• Ensure compliance with internal controls within the supply chain
• Sustainability in Distribution
• Develop and implement a comprehensive sustainability strategy for distribution that aligns with the company's values and objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainable practices into distributin operations and processes
• Set clear sustainability goals, track progress, and prepare regular reports to communicate achievements and recommendations to stakeholders
• Research and stay up-to-date on industry best practices, regulations, and trends related to sustainability
• Manage sustainability-related projects from conception to completion, including budgeting, planning, execution, and evaluation
• Participate in industry events, conferences, and workshops to stay informed about the latest sustainability advancements.
• Continuous improvement:
• Support to implementation of Nestlé Continuous Excellence in supply chain for zero accident, on problem solving, root cause analysis.