Specialist Distribution Center

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DC Expansion & Cost Performance:

• Accountable for delivering DC operations within approved OPEX and Capex budgets.
• Own cost levers across pallets, logistics, manpower, and fleet utilization.
• Drive DC cost-to-serve improvement initiatives in collaboration with C&P and Ops Excellence.
• Implement optimal DC to DSD scheduling to improve cost efficiency and service levels.
• Monitor and control 3PL performance against commercial terms and SLAs. (Cost and penalty framework)
• Lead DC expansion and capacity ramp up execution as per approved Capex plan.
• Work on optimising the route planning for last mile deliveries.

Operations Proficiency:

• Drive productivity improvement initiatives across picking, loading, dispatch, and transfer execution.
• Own execution of transport network plans defined by Ops Excellence, ensuring local feasibility and compliance.
• Plan and deploy manpower and fleet at ground level to optimize capacity utilization (thru Ops-ex Models).
• Implement DC layout and process improvements to enhance throughput and reduce handling time in coordination with 3PL.

Process Compliance:

• Ensure the DC team follows correct processes in on-ground operations and WMS postings to avoid matching errors.
• Analyzes and investigates system transactions, inventory data entry etc to ensure overall accuracy.
• Maintain safety, regulatory compliance, and operational risk control standards.

Stakeholder Management:

• Ensure proper information flow through the right communication channels.
• Engage on a daily basis with 3PL, regional and central teams.