Head - Logistics Operations

JHC Recruitment Agency; Bhopal; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

JHC Recruitment Agency seeks a Head - Logistics Operations in India with 20+ years of proven leadership across end-to-end supply chain, logistics, import/export, material planning and warehouse management. The role requires overseeing strategy, teams, and partnerships to optimize operations.

You will drive inbound/outbound flows, manage warehouses and 3PLs, lead a logistics team, and ensure SAP S4 HANA ERP proficiency along with GST/compliance support.

Qualifications

• Senior operation and logistics professional with 20+ years of proven track record in end-to-end supply chain, logistics, import/export management, material planning & warehouse management.
• Experience leading logistics teams and coordinating with 3PL providers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement overall supply chain and logistics strategy covering inbound, outbound, import/export and warehousing.
• Manage decentralized warehouse operations and 3PL service providers.
• Lead and develop a professional logistics team and drive efficiency.
• Streamline shipping processes including import, domestic and export, with knowledge of import/export documentation and customs clearance.
• Oversee sales dealer networks and distribution via dealers and sub-dealers.
• Regularly optimize transport processes and manage service levels with rate negotiations.
• Set up and implement warehouse management systems for optimum utilization.
• Establish smooth communication with regions, dealers, and stakeholders.
• Administer tax, GST, HSN codes and other commercial issues in logistics.
• Minimize supply chain costs and develop cost-effective operations.
• Develop reporting and KPIs to track logistics performance.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive process improvements.

Skills

End-to-end supply chain

Logistics management

Leadership

Communication

Presentations

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP S4 HANA

Job description

Head - Logistics Operations

Experience: Min 20 - 25 years

Job Summary: We are looking for a senior operation and logistic professional with 20+ years of proven track record in end-to-end supply chain, logistics, Import, export management, material planning & warehouse management and plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement overall supply chain and logistics strategy which covers inbound, outbound, Import, export and warehousing function.
• Managing de-centralized warehouse operations and handling 3PL service providers.
• Manage and develop a professional logistics team and motivate them to attain maximum efficiency.
• Streamline shipping process including import, domestic and export supply. Should be well conversant with Import and Export documentation and understanding imports and customs clearance processes.
• Experience of handling sales and dealer net business, Exposure of managing logistic function of sales-oriented company with business model of distribution through dealer & sub dealers.
• Regularize and optimize transport processes, handling transport service providers and managing service level agreements by negotiating best rates.
• To set up and implement warehouse management systems with optimum utilization & efficiency.
• Hands-on experience and good knowledge of ERP systems specifically SAP S4 HANA.
• Establish smooth communication and information flow with regions and dealers, internal and external stakeholders.
• Administration of tax, GST, HSN codes and other commercial issues related to logistics.
• Minimize supply chain costs and develop cost effective operations according to local and Group requirements.
• Develop good reporting and monitoring systems to track logistics performance by setting up KPIs according to local and Group requirements.
• Identify process bottlenecks and suggest solutions for process improvement.

Skills - Technical & Functional Competencies

• Good written and verbal communication with high level of computer literacy.
• Experience in ERP implementation, preferably SAP S4 HANA.
• Solid experience of working in Inbound, outbound, and warehousing in professional setup preferably in a global sales-oriented organization.
• Solid experience in inventory planning.
• Leadership and presentation skills.
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills.

Management & Professional Attributes

• Good team player with Internal and external customer focus.
• Assertive with collaborative approach with other departments.
• Team player with good interpersonal, conflict management skills and high emotional quotient.