Regional Logistics Manager

CenturyPly; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

CenturyPly is seeking an experienced Logistics and Supply Chain Manager to lead regional planning, distribution, and inventory control. The role focuses on ensuring timely delivery, optimal costs, and alignment with manufacturing schedules.

You will manage a team, collaborate with internal stakeholders and logistics providers, implement improvements, and drive data-driven decision making using ERP and advanced Excel. Location: India; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering.
• MBA is preferred.
• 7+ years working in logistics/supply chain/transportation.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and of supply chain management.
• Strong IT systems knowledge incl ERP and BOM.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Ability to analyse and manipulate complex data.
• Knowledge of lean techniques may be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Move materials, goods and products to meet customer demand.
• Ensure right products are delivered on time and at optimal cost.
• Oversee distribution and transportation from manufacturer to consumer.
• Plan and oversee warehouse activities as needed.
• Lead teams and manage budgets and KPIs.
• Identify cost saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Supply chain management

ERP systems

BOM knowledge

Lean techniques

IT systems knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering

MBA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Customer data systems

Job description

Qualifications and Experience Levels:

Relevant business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering degree.

MBA is preferred

Prior experience of working in logistics/supply chain/transportation function for 7+ years

High degree of knowledge and understanding of a variety of manufacturing, processes and

components and of supply chain management

Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including knowledge and understanding of specialist

systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Bill of Material (BOM) and customer data

systems

Advanced Excel user

Ability to analyse and manipulate technical and complex data and provide meaningful information

Knowledge of lean techniques may be advantageous

Example roles this job description may cover:

Logistics and Distribution Manager

Logistics and Planning Manager

Logistics Co-ordinator

Logistics Specialist

Logistics Operations Manager

Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Supply Chain Logistics Manager

Supply Chain ManagerRole & responsibilities

Regional Logistics Manager Job Description

Location: Delhi for managing entire North Regional Supply chain & Logistics

Exp – 10+ years

Definition:

Move materials, goods and products to ensure that they are in the right place to meet customer

demand.

Overall Purpose of the Role:

Responsible for ensuring the right products are delivered to the right location on time, to the quality

required and in the most cost effective way. Oversees the distribution and transportation of goods

from the manufacturer to the consumer. Dependent on the size and structure of the organisation,

may plan and oversee the whole process or may work in part of the chain. Also dependent on the

size and structure of the organisation, the job holder may take responsibility for the warehouse.

Will have people and budgetary management responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy and Development

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice logistics vision, strategy, policies,

processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance

General and Task Management

• Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers,

logistics providers, transportation companies and customers

• Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the

organisation to improve operational and financial performance

• Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within

budgetary requirements

• Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs
• Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers
• Recommend optimal transport modes, routes or frequency
• Select carriers/suppliers and monitor service against performance criteria
• Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports or customer

issues

• Review impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or carriers

and report results to others

• Assess and make recommendations for logistics processes in potential new facilities or plants and

advise of cost implications and efficiency

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimisation

opportunities

• Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements with the help of direct

reports

• Identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies and ensure inventory and system records are in

agreement

• Keep track of slow moving and obsolete stock
• Identify savings by removing waste or unnecessary steps in the logistics process
• Interpret trends and analyse and review data. Provide meaningful logistics data to others in the

organisation to aid customer service and cost improvements

• Ensure IT systems in place are effective, maintained and accurate
• Ensure metrics, reports, and process documentation is available

People Management

• Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and delivers

best practice results, added value and continuous improvements

• Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports
• Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required
• Ensure that all functions under supervision operate in accordance with health, safety and

environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and

visitorsFinancial Budget and Control

• Hold responsibility for department budget

Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all connected with the logistics process
• Ensure all completed orders are dispatched on time
• Ensure products are shipped appropriately to ensure quality of goods during transportation
• Take control of packaging and provide appropriate, cost effective, high quality solutions

• Take responsibility for accuracy of labelling to ensure correct parts/finished assemblies reach

correct customers at the correct time

• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations/customs regulations and legal and health and

safety requirements

• Support new business initiatives and projects and contribute to review meetings and change

process. Ensure effective logistics implementation takes place relating to the changes

Environmental

• Conduct or review environmental audits for logistics activities to ensure processes are as

environmentally friendly as possible

• Review opportunities to be as environmentally friendly as possible

Self Management

• Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies
• Support encourages and develop team
• Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere
• Anticipates and overcomes obstacles
• Makes useful links to arrive at insightful plans and solutions
• Embraces personal challenge
• Confident, rounded thinking
• Takes ownership for team cohesion
• Is self aware
• Is resilient, optimistic and open to change
• Has an Adult:Adult, collaborative approach to others
• Self starter and able to motivate others
• Self motivated, flexible and works well under pressure

Skills and Attributes:

• Proven management skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development
• Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and

externally

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills

• Customer focussed
• Proven analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
• Strong planning skills with the ability to handle multiple projects through to completion and to

manage competing priorities

• Project management skills
• Commercial and financial acumen with a full understanding of the impact of failure in terms of

business cost, production schedules and customer order fulfilment

• Excellent attention to detail skills

Preferred candidate profile