Lead - Logistics Planning and Strategy

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Date: Dec 15, 2025

Location: Mumbai, MH, IN

Company: Bajaj Electricals

JOB ROLE

Lead – Logistics Planning and Strategy

JOB ID

 

REPORTING TO

Vertical Head – Logistics

TYPE OF ROLE

Individual contributor role  

LOCATION

Corporate Office, Mumbai.

BU/ DIVISION

Logistics

JOB PURPOSE

The Logistics Planning & Strategy Lead will be responsible for designing and implementing the company’s long-term logistics and distribution strategy across India. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to drive cost efficiency, service excellence, and network optimization across plants/ vendors, warehouses, and distribution channel.

The ideal candidate is a data-driven problem solver with strong experience in logistics network design, transportation optimization, and end-to-end supply chain strategy in a high-volume consumer products environment.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning

  • Develop and implement the logistics and distribution strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
  • Design a scalable logistics network to support domestic expansion and achieve optimum cost.
  • Lead cost optimization initiatives through Center of gravity analysis, route rationalization, freight negotiations, and warehouse efficiency.
  • Plan for the 4M: Manpower, Material, Machines (Infra to run warehouse) , Material (Consumables) and Method (systems and processes).
  • Evaluate and deploy technology-driven solutions (TMS, WMS, digital freight platforms) to enhance visibility and productivity.
  • Operational Excellence
  • Drive on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery performance improvement across channels – distributors, dealers, e-commerce, and modern trade.
  • Lead the annual logistics budgeting and forecasting process with clear KPIs on cost, service, and inventory efficiency.
  • Oversee 3PL/4PL partner selection, performance management, and service level compliance.
  • Standardize and institutionalize best practices in inventory movement, warehouse layout, and secondary transportation.
  • Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Making

  • Conduct periodic network and cost-to-serve analyses to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Use data analytics and simulation tools for demand clustering, warehouse location planning, and load optimization.
  • Present monthly dashboards to leadership with actionable insights and cost-saving recommendations.

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning and Finance teams to align logistics strategy with business priorities.
  • Support new product launches and regional expansions by developing agile distribution models.
  • Partner with IT for automation and real-time logistics tracking integration.

 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Post-graduation Diploma/Degree in (Logistics/Supply Chain Management) 

WORK EXPERIENCE

5 to 8 years of experience

CERTIFICATIONS

APICS ( Desirable )

PREFERRED/ ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

Warehousing Operations + Logistics Operations + Solution designing

NO OF REPORTEES

NA

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL INTERFACE

  • Sales
  • Commercial
  • Demand & Supply planning
  • Finance
  • SCM

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

  • Think Beyond
  • Put Customers First
  • Collaborate to Win
  • Develop Talent
  • Be the Best
  • Be Agile

 

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