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Nestle

Senior Manager – Regional Logistics

Nestle

. Lead secondary distribution operations within the assigned branch territory .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeKolkata • IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in logistics and distribution management, focusing on optimizing operations, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements. Proficient in managing warehousing and transportation strategies while leveraging digital logistics tools for enhanced efficiency.

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Logistics ManagementWarehousing OperationsTransportation ManagementStakeholder EngagementSAP Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Cost ManagementInventory AccuracyCycle CountsDistribution Network RedesignPerformance ReviewsBatch TraceabilityCool-Chain ComplianceManpower ProductivityMHE UtilizationTransport Costing
Soft Skills
Team ManagementCoordinationProblem SolvingCustomer Service
Tools & Technologies
WMSTMSTransporeonIn-Transit VisibilityDigital Hygiene Checklist
Certifications & Qualifications
MBAPGDM
Industry Keywords
FMCGSupply ChainConsumer GoodsTransportation ComplianceDistribution Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead secondary distribution operations within the assigned branch territory
  • Ensure best-in-class service levels at optimum cost while maintaining storage, transportation, sustainability, safety and security compliance
  • Manage Cost of Distribution by optimizing inbound and outbound delivery to control Total Delivered Cost
  • Drive distribution network redesign, logistics excellence and related transportation and downstream warehouse projects
  • Prepare transport strategy, onboard new downstream carriers and conduct performance reviews
  • Complete formalities and recover accident/loss claims for primary and secondary movements
  • Lead distribution-center improvement projects involving manpower productivity, MHE utilization, DIDO/GIGO improvement and warehouse utilization
  • Prepare warehouse strategy and manage new infrastructure transitions
  • Ensure cycle counts, inventory accuracy and internal/external compliance
  • Maintain COF, OTIF and ZATP; reduce CD OOS and secondary OTRs
  • Resolve customer-distribution complaints concerning shortages and damages and drive corrective actions
  • Coordinate with Sales and O2C to onboard new customers after CSP alignment and ensure full supply
  • Ensure cool-chain compliance in downstream storage and transportation
  • Drive batch traceability, reefer service and chilled service strategies
  • Adhere to the company charter on supply and distribution of Infant Milk Substitutes and Infant Foods
  • Deploy warehousing process-improvement tools including WMS, Dock Management and RF Implementation
  • Implement transportation digital solutions including Transporeon, In-Transit Visibility, Digital Hygiene Checklist, LCOP, ERC and OVT
  • Roll out distribution-related HO projects at unit level
  • Manage vendors and formalize agreements with DC owners, CFAs and carriers
  • Trigger transport events in real time and ensure timely detention-certificate issuance
  • Maintain P2P process compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • MBA / PGDM from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 institution (full-time)
  • 2–5 years of relevant post-MBA experience in Logistics, Warehousing, Transportation or Distribution within FMCG / Consumer / Supply Chain-intensive industries
  • Mandatory experience in managing Warehousing Operations and Transportation Management
  • Strong experience in team management, stakeholder engagement, coordination with Sales and Order-to-Cash (O2C) teams, and end-to-end execution ownership
  • Exposure to transformation and automation projects in supply chain / logistics
  • Working knowledge of SAP, WMS, TMS and digital logistics tools (e.g., Transporeon, In-Transit Visibility)
  • Understanding of the FMCG value chain, freight market trends, and transport costing (fixed vs. variable)
  • Knowledge of the local language of the region is an added advantage