A range of business tasks is undertaken to support the smooth and efficient operation of supply chain processes, and typical

work activities usually include:

monitoring the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods; coordinating and controlling the order cycle and associated information systems; analysing data to monitor performance and plan improvements and demand; allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs; liaising and negotiating with customers and suppliers; developing business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions.

When managing warehouse or transport staff, the role may also include:

implementing health and safety procedures; managing staff training issues; motivating other members of the team; project management; setting objectives.

More senior roles in logistics may involve:

planning projects; using specialist knowledge, such as mechanical-handling systems, to provide consultancy services.

Distribution Manager Job Profile and Description

Distribution Manager is an individual who plans, coordinates, and organizes the distribution and storage of materials and products. Distribution Manager monitors the arrangement and shipping of products and goods from distribution centers. The distribution managers role within logistic involves stock control, transportation, warehousing, and ensuring structures are in place to monitor the flow of goods and materials. Supervising the complicate operations of the logistics division is the unique part of the work of a distribution manager. As a top management team member of the organization, a distribution manager operates with marketing executives. All business organizations, like manufacturing firms, retail chains, and wholesale distributors employ distribution managers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervising the cost, quality, quantity, and good efficiency of the storage and movement of goods. Controlling and coordinating the order phase and colligated information systems. Establishing and implementing business strategies, plans, and objectives.

Analyzing information to monitor plan performance improvements and product and goods demand. Managing and allocating staff resources accordant with changing needs. Managing and allocating employee and financial resources. Arbitrating and negotiating with supplies and customers. Implementing and supporting programs and policies of organization. Analyzing logistical problems, developing new solutions and increasing business growth by winning new contracts. Negotiating with warehouse operators, insurance company representatives, and carrier for preferential rates and services. Implementing safety and health procedures among transport staff. Evaluating the inventory costs and freight costs associated with transportation to ensure appropriate costs.

Skills and Specifications

Excellent leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills. Able to communicate intimately with others. Ability to delegate duties. Should motivate transport staff members. Able to efficiently and effectively handle shifting and multiple priorities. Should have sturdy problem-solving skills. Solid computer skills. Ability to lead, and influence employees.

Education and Qualification

Bachelors degree in Administration or Business Management. Masters degree in Business Administration is an added advantage.

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To manage finished goods and spares outbound transportation Spares outbound: Redesign and optimise existing transportation model Design and implement route clustering, milkrun to cover more dealers and ASC's from central warehouses. Measure and intiate actions to reduce transportation cost Commercial terms- revisions and negotiations with transporters

Finished goods Outbound Capacity planning Daily management of truck placement Measure and intiate actions to reduce transportation cost Commercial terms- revisions and negotiations with transporters

Inbound logistic functions Inwarding of material, accounting of material, Issues to workshops, facilitation of cycle counting, handling rejections, BPS initiatives in LOG1 and 5S

To manage finished goods and outbound transportation for domestic & export market. Design and implement route clustering, milkrun to cover more dealers and ASC's from Central warehouses. Measure and intiate actions to reduce transportation cost Capacity planning Daily management of truck utilisation Interaction with manufacturing on day to day requirements. Interaction with branches for daily dispatches Planning & execution of daily dispatches through team Motivation & Coaching team for efficiency & results.

Advise and co ordinate with management and staff within the company to facilitate all projects and the business development initiatives commencing from the bid stage onwards. Monitor projects with respect to cost, resource deployment, productivity improvements and manpower planning to ensure timely completion of project schedules. Interface with buyers for placing local and overseas orders and co-ordinate with suppliers for finalizing delivery schedules for materials/equipment. Monitor and follow up with suppliers to ensure that materials and equipment are delivered by the supplier, collected by the freight forwarder and received at the site ensuring smooth transportation and timely delivery of the finished products. Monitor and co-ordinate with various freight forwarders, third party agencies, ports, customs, subcontractors, handling agencies etc. to accelerate shipments and clearances. Interface with insurance agencies for regular declaration and reporting in case of any accidents while goods are in transit. Negotiating with customs/excise authorities for obtaining mandatory approvals/clearances with respect to export/import operations. Handle import documentation as per prescribed rules and regulations. Manage supply and distribution operations entailing responsibility of logistics operations as well as freight management. Ensure effective receivables management, liaise with various statutory authorities, and prepare/ analyse MIS reports prepared weekly for the region to track orders and apprise the management of

shipping/delivery/inventory as required and controlling costs to facilitate projects and plan their subsequent course of action. Formulate effective strategic plans to enhance logistics operations applying best practices for minimizing wastages and inventory costs for meeting the budgetary structure. Monitor material availability for various projects and following up for shortages. Introduce cost reduction initiatives to generate significant savings at the bid stage as well as the project execution stage. Plan and oversee implementation of safety norms and practices and organize regular training to team members for to handle the projects in all the aspects. Ensure projects meet the health, safety and environment requirements thereby protecting the interests of the company and managing costs efficiently Perform any related duties and responsibilities as and when requ