Logistics Head (Mumbai)

: Logistics & Inventory Head Role Overview The Head – Logistics & Inventory will be responsible for managing day-to-day logistics operations and inventory control across warehouses. The role includes vendor management, rate negotiations, team supervision, MIS reporting, and ensuring smooth movement and availability of materials. Key Responsibilities Logistics
- Manage end-to-end logistics operations including dispatches, deliveries, and transportation planning.
- Identify, introduce, and onboard new logistics vendors and transporters as required.
- Negotiate freight rates and commercial terms with logistics vendors to optimize costs.
- Monitor transporter performance and resolve delivery-related issues and escalations.
- Prepare and share logistics MIS reports with management on a regular.
- Inventory & Warehouse
- Monitor stock levels at warehouses on a daily basis.
- Track upcoming stock, inward material, and planned dispatches to ensure uninterrupted supply.
- Ensure proper coordination between warehouse, logistics, and accounts teams. Oversee inventory movement, stock accuracy, and physical verification as required.
- Minimize stock shortages, excess inventory, and ageing materials.
- Coordinate operations across multiple warehouses to ensure seamless material movement.
- Team Management & Coordination Supervise, train, and allocate work to logistics and inventory team members.
- Ensure discipline, accountability, and adherence to company processes.
- Act as a single point of contact between logistics, warehouse, and management.
- Process, Systems & Compliance Develop and implement SOPs for logistics and inventory operations.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, safety standards, and internal controls.
- Drive system accuracy for GRN, stock transfers, dispatches, and invoicing coordination.
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation initiatives.
- Develop and maintain real-time inventory dashboards to provide accurate stock visibility & movement tracking.
- Monitor and control demurrage, detention and rejection charges through proactive planning & coordination
- Freight budget planning & quarterly cost reviews (ownership of logistics cost as % of sales)
- Skills & Experience
- Solid knowledge of logistics operations and inventory management
- Experience in vendor development and rate negotiation
- Ability to manage teams and handle multi-tasking responsibilities
- Good reporting and MIS skills Pay: ₹120,000.00
- ₹1,500,000.00 per month Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4n6q3b