Zonal Secondary Logistics Head - Bhubaneswar - East B

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About The Role

Financial Strategize and plan to create a robust secondary logistics function with an aim to drive overall effectiveness and efficiency, thereby positively impacting TLC (Total Logistics
Cost)
Engage and sustain relationships with high performing transporters for continuous and reliable and sustainable services thereby facilitating an edge over other competitors
Prepare yearly budget for logistics department and share the same with the Logistics Head for approval
Ensure adherence to the approved budget
Take initiatives to drive growth for DCBL and ensure sustained growth in line with long-term and short-term objectives of the organization
Customer Monitor and control all activities involving transportation, stock control and the flow of goods
Monitor the secondary performance with respect to targets set by the Sales team, and take appropriate measures to prevent/correct fluctuations in target achievement
Ensure timely uploading of freight on SAP and approve fluctuations as per analysis
Ensure timely delivery of goods to the dealers / distributor shops thereby driving achievement of sales targets for DCBL
Manage the transporter activities and ensure regular follow ups with them for timely transportation of material to customers
Review the performance of transporters and share feedback with management for decision making. ensure association with high performing vendors for cost and service related benefits
Implement new techniques and processes to drive overall cost effectiveness and efficiency of the function
Utilize Logistics analysis being conducted by the Logistics analytics (role) and ensure decisions are made basis the insights. Drive reduction in Total Logistics cost, while maintaining high service levels. Ensure time and cost optimized rake planning to effectively reduce logistics cost

Operations Appoint C&Fs after carefully checking backgrounds, their associated network and also compare proposals
Manage all operational matters pertaining to CNFs, their disputes, change of rates, union issues, etc. and address all queries / issues for smooth functioning of Secondary Logistics Function
Ensure physical verification of stocks at warehouses by the regional team by dedicated surprise / special visits/ audits
Ensure complete safety of logistics, including all systems, processes and personnel involved
Ensure efficient and effective vendor management/agreement including driving key capability building initiatives for key vendors
Ensure initiation and sensitization of the employees towards digitization and automation of the processes
Focus on utilization of advanced business analytics tools to derive key insights critical for the success of the organization
Self/ Team Development Review and monitor performance of team members� and provide requisite developmental support/ inputs
Recommend training as required for team�s development
Develop the team and update their knowledge base to cater the organization need
Strategize avenues for enhancing employee satisfaction in the function, resulting in high engagement levels of employees