Deputy General Manager - Warehouse & Logistics

Purpose of the RoleFinalizing warehousing operation strategy basis benchmarking and industry trends. Evaluation of pros and cons for various models viz. dark stores, C&F, Own warehouses etc. and decide extent of outsourcing.Devising warehousing penetration strategy in terms of area footprint and locations for optimizing parts delivery lead time to PAN India channel partners.Finalizing KPIs for warehouse operation in conjunction with service level requirements of customers and ensuring its adherence.Timely actions for enhancing warehouse output capacity to meet the need of business.Close coordination with Logistics team for the sooth handover of consignments with appropriate documentation.Preparation of warehousing budget for ensuring adequate infra in terms of manpower, racking and other headers.Ensuring implementation of adequate IT infra including hardware and WMS/TMS system for improving operation efficiency.Maintaining inventory accuracy within desired norms by conducting PIV, WTW inventory verification etc. as per intended frequency.Developing comprehensive Safety SOPs and conducting multiple safety audits through internal and external agencies for ensuring ZERO TRCs.Interacting regularly with P&SQ team for expediting the settlement of commercial contractsJob ResponsibilityKey Responsibilities & TasksMeasures1 Deciding warehouse operation strategyWarehouse footprint and model2 Formulation of KPIs for warehouse service providersO2D lead time, quality of supplies3 Data interpretation for timely decision makingTimely enhancement of warehouse capacity4 Synergy with outbound logisticsOptimisation of transportation spend5 Developing of durable and transit worthy packagingTransit damage claimsStakeholder Profiles & Nature of InteractionsCommunicationsStakeholderInternal/ExternalNature of relationsFrequencyVendor (LSP / Transporter / Packaging Vendor)ExternalOperational / StrategicDaily / RegularChannel PartnersExternalOperationalRegularTML customer care teamInternalOperationalRegularTML SPD teamInternalOperationalDailyTML Central Purchase / Plant / SHE/GDCInternalStrategic/ OperationalRegularTML FinanceInternalOperationalAs and when requiredDesired Candidate ProfileRelevant Experience :Experience of 15-20 years in automobile spare parts industry in above domainSound experience in warehouse strategy management in an upscaling operationShould be proficient in dealing with multiple warehouse service providersExposure to allied functions of spare parts viz. Procurement planning, transportation, packaging etc.Skills & CompetenciesSound functional expertise of Warehousing and Logistics function in an upscaling and digitalized environmentGood understanding of legal aspects of warehousing functionWell versed with application of SAP and WMS function