Executive - Logistics
Nestlé
Location: Chennai
Main Purpose of Job:
The incumbent is responsible for optimizing the supply chain operations of a company by analyzing data, identifying trends, and making informed decisions to enhance efficiency & reduce costs. This profile will also lead sustainable practices in Distribution by collaborating with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement, establish goals, and monitor progress toward sustainable initiatives.
Scope: Cost Analysis and Sustainability (Factory, Co-Man/ Co-Pack & Distribution Center warehouses) in Distribution Operation
Key Outputs: List the main results which the job must deliver in order to achieve its purpose.
- Cost Analysis:
- Analyze transportation costs, warehousing expenses, and other logistics-related expenditures to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Develop and implement strategies to reduce operational costs while maintaining service quality
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to location level, business levels, category level for variable distribution costs, fixed distribution costs and other logistics costs
- Identify cost trends, patterns, and discrepancies within the data to provide insights into the logistics operations
- Generate reports and visualizations to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders
- Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Utilize historical data and current trends to develop logistics cost forecast for each product category
- Assist in creating logistics & IT procurement plans for distribution in line with future growth and strategies
- Take lead in budgeting exercise for all types of ditribution spends (variable distribution cost, fixed distribution cost, CAPEX, IT etc.)
- Participate in the development of supply chain budgets and financial forecasts.
- Monitor actual performance against budgeted targets and provide variance analysis.
- Assist in adjusting strategies to align with financial goals
- Performance Management:
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate supply chain performance (for distribution)
- Track and analyze KPIs to identify areas for improvement and operational efficiency
- Provide actionable insights to enhance supply chain processes.
- Risk Management & Complaince:
- Assess supply chain risks and develop strategies to mitigate potential disruptions
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure business continuity and resilience in the supply chain
- Ensure compliance with internal controls within the supply chain
- Sustainability in Distribution
- Develop and implement a comprehensive sustainability strategy for distribution that aligns with the company's values and objectives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainable practices into distributin operations and processes
- Set clear sustainability goals, track progress, and prepare regular reports to communicate achievements and recommendations to stakeholders
- Research and stay up-to-date on industry best practices, regulations, and trends related to sustainability
- Manage sustainability-related projects from conception to completion, including budgeting, planning, execution, and evaluation
- Participate in industry events, conferences, and workshops to stay informed about the latest sustainability advancements.
- Continuous improvement:
- Support to implementation of Nestlé Continuous Excellence in supply chain for zero accident, on problem solving, root cause analysis.