Lead – Logistics Planning and Strategy

3 days ago

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Bajaj Electricals Ltd Full time

JOB ROLE :
Lead – Logistics Planning and Strategy

REPORTING TO :
Vertical Head – Logistics

TYPE OF ROLE :
Individual contributor role

LOCATION :
Corporate Office, Mumbai.

BU/ DIVISION :
Logistics

JOB PURPOSE:

The Logistics Planning & Strategy Lead will be responsible for designing and implementing the company's long-term logistics and distribution strategy across India. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to drive cost efficiency, service excellence, and network optimization across plants/ vendors, warehouses, and distribution channel.

The ideal candidate is a data-driven problem solver with strong experience in logistics network design, transportation optimization, and end-to-end supply chain strategy in a high-volume consumer products environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning

  • Develop and implement the logistics and distribution strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
  • Design a scalable logistics network to support domestic expansion and achieve optimum cost.
  • Lead cost optimization initiatives through Center of gravity analysis, route rationalization, freight negotiations, and warehouse efficiency.
  • Plan for the 4M: Manpower, Material, Machines (Infra to run warehouse) , Material (Consumables) and Method (systems and processes).
  • Evaluate and deploy technology-driven solutions (TMS, WMS, digital freight platforms) to enhance visibility and productivity.

Operational Excellence

  • Drive on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery performance improvement across channels – distributors, dealers, e-commerce, and modern trade.
  • Lead the annual logistics budgeting and forecasting process with clear KPIs on cost, service, and inventory efficiency.
  • Oversee 3PL/4PL partner selection, performance management, and service level compliance.
  • Standardize and institutionalize best practices in inventory movement, warehouse layout, and secondary transportation.

Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Making

  • Conduct periodic network and cost-to-serve analyses to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Use data analytics and simulation tools for demand clustering, warehouse location planning, and load optimization.
  • Present monthly dashboards to leadership with actionable insights and cost-saving recommendations.

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning and Finance teams to align logistics strategy with business priorities.
  • Support new product launches and regional expansions by developing agile distribution models.
  • Partner with IT for automation and real-time logistics tracking integration.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :
Post-graduation Diploma/Degree in (Logistics/Supply Chain Management)

WORK EXPERIENCE:
5 to 8 years of experience

CERTIFICATIONS :
APICS ( Desirable )

PREFERRED/ ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Warehousing Operations + Logistics Operations + Solution designing

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