Assistant Manager - Logistics

Berger Paints; Panihati; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Berger Paints, Panihati, India, is seeking a senior professional to oversee commercial controls, credit policies, risk management, and SOP compliance across the region. You will drive AR, dealer credit limits, and settlements, while managing regional warehouse operations and inventory to sustain service levels.

The role emphasizes budgeting, financial reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to enable smooth operations and data-driven

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial operations, finance, supply chain, or sales operations.
• Strong understanding of commercial controls, credit management, inventory management, budgeting and financial reporting.
• ERP systems experience (SAP preferred) and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Act as custodian of commercial controls, credit policies, risk management frameworks, and SOPs for the region.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, and internal audit requirements.
• Identify operational and financial risks and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Monitor and drive Accounts Receivable to improve collections and manage dealer credit limits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Financial analysis

Education

MCom (Inter) or CA (Inter)/ICWA

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Controls & Compliance

• Act as the custodian of commercial controls, credit policies, risk management frameworks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the assigned region.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, and internal audit requirements.
• Identify operational and financial risks and implement corrective and preventive measures.

Accounts Receivable & Dealer Management

• Monitor and drive effective management of Accounts Receivable (AR) to improve collections and reduce outstanding cycles.
• Review dealer credit limits periodically and recommend revisions based on business requirements and risk assessment.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of dealer incentives, claims, and commercial settlements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve dealer-related commercial issues efficiently.

Warehouse & Inventory Operations

• Oversee regional depot and warehouse operations to ensure seamless material availability and dispatch.
• Monitor inventory levels to optimize working capital while preventing stock-outs and excess inventory.
• Drive dealer servicing excellence by ensuring order fill rates consistently exceed 95%.
• Work closely with logistics and supply chain teams to improve warehouse productivity and operational efficiency.

Budgeting & Financial Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate accounting of regional marketing and commercial expenses.
• Prepare annual operating budgets, periodic forecasts, and financial reports for the region.
• Conduct financial feasibility and viability analyses for new depot setups, warehouse expansion projects, and technology investments such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Monitor budget utilization and recommend cost optimization initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance & Accounts teams to enable smooth dealer onboarding and business operations.
• Support commercial decision-making through financial insights and operational analysis.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Desired Candidate Profile

• MCOM or CA (Inter)/ICWA qualifications will be an added advantage.
• 58 years of experience in commercial operations, finance, supply chain, or sales operations, preferably in FMCG, Manufacturing, Building Materials, or Paints industry.
• Strong understanding of commercial controls, credit management, inventory management, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience in managing dealer networks and warehouse operations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Key Competencies

• Commercial Acumen
• Financial Analysis & Budgeting
• Credit & Risk Management
• Inventory & Warehouse Operations
• Dealer Relationship Management
• Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Compliance & Governance
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Stakeholder Management