Head - Logistics & Operations

JHC Recruitment Agency; Khordha; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JHC Recruitment Agency seeks a Head Logistics & Operations with extensive experience in end-to-end supply chain, including import/export, warehousing, and ERP systems (SAP S4HANA). The role emphasizes leadership, cost control, and strategic process improvements to support growth.

The ideal candidate will drive efficiency across inbound/outbound logistics, inventory planning, and 3PL management while ensuring compliance and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• Engineering Diploma / Graduation with preferred qualification in supply chain/logistics/operations
• 20+ years of experience in end-to-end supply chain and logistics

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.
• Develop and lead a professional logistics team to attain maximum efficiency.
• Streamline shipping processes including import, domestic and export; handle documentation and customs clearance.
• Oversee inventory management and material planning to meet targets and cycle counts.
• Set up and implement warehouse management systems for optimum utilization.
• Lead machine assembly setup to meet requirements; vendor management for assembly operations.
• Ensure ERP system knowledge and SAP S/4HANA proficiency across regions and dealers.
• Establish clear communication with regions, dealers, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Oversee Tax, GST, and other commercial logistics issues; optimize costs.

Skills

SAP S4HANA

ERP implementation

Inventory planning

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Process improvement

Education

Engineering Diploma or Graduation in supply chain/logistics/operations

Tools

SAP S4HANA

Job description

Head Logistics & Operations

Qualification: Engineering Diploma / Graduation preferably with additional qualification in supply chain/logistics/operations.

Experience: Min 20 - 22 years

Key Responsibilities

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. This position will be responsible for maximizing process efficiency and productivity by setting up the right systems, processes, and organization. The candidate should have excellent people management skills. This position will play an important role in driving the companys long-term strategy and ambitious growth plan.

• 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.
• Inventory management, material planning to meet inventory targets in terms of availability, number of days and ageing. This includes physical control over inventory and handling periodic stock count procedures.
• To set up and implement warehouse management systems with optimum utilization & efficiency.
• To lead and implement machine assembly set-up to meet MII requirements. Efficient management of assembly operations and related vendor management.
• 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.
• Benchmark best practices from the Group and industry and suggest changes.
• Responsibility for Health and Safety within the Warehouse/Logistics function. This includes the implementation of the Company Health and Safety policy and ensuring that Warehouse policies and practices are continuously reviewed to ensure compliance with current Health and Safety legislation and best practice and provide a safe working environment.
• Responsibility of upkeep of facility, regional offices, assets maintenance and management, with the help of service providers. Lead and implement facility expansion projects as and when planned.

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.
• Process oriented approach.

Behavioral Competencies

• Positive and hands-on approach to work.
• Honest, hardworking, self-motivated and a self-starter.
• High integrity and ethical standards. Should possess high sense of responsibility.
• High level of flexibility and resilience. Innovative, accountable, and resourceful in overcoming barriers and finding solutions.
• Capable of working under great pressure with equanimity, managing a considerable volume of information and priorities.

Management & Professional Attributes

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain focus and adapt to a variety of challenges.
• 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.
• Ability to delegate, prioritize & manage considerable workload.