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Head of Global Logistics - Procurement & Warehousing

Head of Global Logistics - Procurement & Warehousing

ConfidentialAurangabad, India
6 days ago
Job description

Role description

Job Description – Global Head of Logistics, Warehousing, Waste Management & Logistics Sourcing

Job Title :

Global Head of Logistics, Warehousing, Waste Management

Department : Global Supply Chain

Key Responsibilities :

1. Logistics Management

  • Develop and oversee global logistics strategy covering multi-modal transport (air, ocean, rail, road) across all regions.
  • Manage partnerships with freight forwarders, carriers, and 3PL / 4PL providers .
  • Ensure compliance with global trade regulations (Incoterms, customs, export controls, sanctions).
  • Drive adoption of control towers and digital visibility platforms for real-time, end-to-end shipment tracking.
  • Optimize cross-border logistics networks to balance speed, cost, and sustainability .

2. Logistics Sourcing & Procurement

  • Lead strategic sourcing of global logistics services (freight, warehousing, 3PL / 4PL, CHA).
  • Manage RFQs, tenders, and long-term contracts with logistics partners.
  • Consolidate logistics spend while ensuring regional competitiveness and service reliability .
  • Benchmark logistics providers across geographies for cost efficiency, innovation, and ESG compliance .
  • Mitigate global risks by diversifying suppliers, carriers, and trade lanes .

    • 3. Warehousing & Inventory Management

  • Design a global warehousing footprint aligned with market demand, nearshoring strategy, and free trade zones.
  • Implement best-in-class WMS, robotics, and IoT solutions across warehouses worldwide.
  • Standardize warehouse practices (5S, Kaizen, lean) while respecting local regulations.
  • Improve inventory accuracy, cycle times, and working capital utilization .

    • 4. Waste & Sustainability Management

  • Define and execute waste management programs across manufacturing sites, warehouses, and logistics operations.
  • Ensure compliance with international EHS and waste disposal regulations (EU Waste Framework, US EPA, etc.).
  • Partner with logistics providers to reduce CO₂ emissions, fuel usage, and packaging waste .
  • Promote circular economy initiatives — reverse logistics, recycling, reuse, and material recovery.
  • Track and report global ESG metrics (Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions, recycling %, green logistics adoption).

    • 5. Strategic Leadership & Transformation

  • Build and mentor a logistics & sourcing leadership team with regional alignment.
  • Align logistics & warehousing with global S&OP processes to support demand-supply balancing.
  • Drive digital transformation (AI forecasting, blockchain traceability, IoT tracking).
  • Develop a global resilience strategy to mitigate risks from geopolitical shifts, pandemics, port disruptions, and climate events.
  • Continuously benchmark against best practices and innovations in logistics and sustainability.

    • Global Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :

  • Logistics Cost as % of Sales.
  • On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) Performance by Region.
  • Total Landed Cost Optimization.
  • % Spend under Logistics Sourcing Strategy.
  • Supplier Performance Scorecards (service, cost, ESG).
  • Inventory Accuracy & Days of Inventory on Hand (DOH).
  • Waste-to-Landfill Reduction (%).
  • Carbon Emissions (Scope 1, 2, 3) per Unit Shipped.
  • Automation & Digital Adoption Rate across Regions.

    • Qualifications & Experience :

  • Bachelor's in supply chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field; MBA / Master's preferred.
  • 12–15 years of progressive experience in global logistics, sourcing, and warehousing leadership roles .
  • Proven expertise in Strong knowledge of warehouse automation, digital platforms, and sustainability global trade compliance, export / import regulations, and customs operations .
  • Experience managing large-scale global logistics contracts and partnerships .
  • practices .
  • Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural leadership skills .

    • Behavioral Competencies :

  • Global mindset with ability to manage across diverse geographies and cultures.
  • Strategic thinker who balances cost, service, risk, and sustainability .
  • Strong collaboration skills across global and regional teams.
  • Proven change leader , driving digital transformation and ESG initiatives globally.
  • Excellent communicator capable of influencing management-level decisions .

    • Skills Required

    Strategic Sourcing, Tenders, Kaizen, Lean, Robotics, 3pl, Incoterms, 5S, Wms

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