BanyanNation - Senior Manager - Logistics

Banyan Sustainable Waste Management Pvt Ltd is hiring a Senior Manager - Logistics in Hyderabad. The role involves leading logistics operations, optimizing routes, managing vendor relationships, and controlling costs to ensure on-time deliveries. Candidates should have a strong logistics background and experience in enhancing load efficiency and streamlining processes. The company focuses on ethical sourcing and integrating informal waste collectors into formal systems.
Job Title: Sr. Manager Logistics

Location: Hyderabad, HO

Job Req. ID: SC-DL-0004

About Banyan Nation

Banyan Nation is India's most trusted plastic recycler, recognized for pioneering a circular economy for plastics. Headquartered in Hyderabad, we are a leading player in the FMCG bottle-to-bottle recycling industry. In the last three years alone, we have enabled the manufacturing of over 2 billion sustainable bottles. We believe in ethical sourcing and ensuring that every bottle we recycle is traceable for years. Additionally, our integration of 10000+ informal waste collectors into formal value chains reflects our commitment to social responsibility.

Our Top Clients:
• Hindustan Unilever Limited
• Shell, HPCL, IOCL
• Valvoline
• Reckitt
• ITC Limited
• Godrej

Position Overview:

We are seeking an ambitious, data-driven, and results-oriented Sr. Manager Logistics professional with a proven track record to lead and optimize our logistics operations across the Supply Chain. This role involves strategic planning and execution to ensure efficient route management, cost control, on-time deliveries, risk management, documentation compliance, and vendor performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics and distribution management, with a proven ability to enhance load efficiency, cut costs, and streamline processes.

Key Responsibilities:
• Logistics Vendor Relationship Management:
• Develop and maintain relationships with logistics vendors.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with vendors.
• Evaluate supplier performance and address any issues or concerns.
• Route Optimization:
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize delivery routes, reducing transit times and fuel consumption.
• Utilize route planning tools and analytics to enhance route efficiency and minimize costs.
• Continuously monitor and adjust routes based on real-time information and traffic conditions.
• Load Efficiency:
• Ensure optimal load distribution across vehicles to maximize capacity and minimize transportation costs.
• Collaborate with warehouse and supply chain operations teams to streamline loading and unloading processes.
• Analyze load efficiency metrics and implement improvements where necessary.
• Logistics Cost Control:
• Develop and manage the logistics budget, focusing on cost reduction without compromising service quality.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across the logistics function.
• Regularly review logistics expenses and provide detailed reports to senior management.
• On-Time Delivery:
• Oversee the execution of logistics operations to ensure on-time delivery of goods to customers, hubs, job work sites, etc. across the country.
• Monitor inbound and outbound delivery performance and implement corrective actions to address delays or issues.
• Work closely with the stakeholders involved to ensure delivery commitments are met.
• Vendor Management and Performance:
• Manage relationships with logistics vendors and transportation providers, ensuring compliance with contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Evaluate vendor performance regularly and negotiate contracts to achieve favorable terms.
• Source and onboard new vendors as needed to support business growth and flexibility.
• Transportation Cost Reconciliation:
• Oversee the reconciliation of transportation costs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with budgets.
• Work with the finance team to audit and verify transportation invoices and payments.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve them promptly with vendors or internal teams.
• Communication and Collaboration:
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including procurement, sales, distribution, and factory teams.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of procurement activities with organizational goals.
• Liaise with external partners, such as suppliers and logistics service providers, to facilitate smooth operations.
• Accounts and Payments:
• Coordinate with Payments SPOC for timely payments of logistics vendors as per agreed norms.
• Coordinate with logistics vendors for any payment delays and issues and justify the reason for resolution.
• Ensure and avoid the escalation of payment delays with on-time coordination.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in supply chain management, logistics, distribution, business administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in logistics or transportation management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in network design, route optimization, load planning, and cost control.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make strategic decisions based on insights.
• Ready to travel within the region as needed and should be comfortable with field work.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in managing logistics in industries like manufacturing, FMCG, agriculture, F&B, retail, sales & marketing, or e-commerce/quick commerce.
• Familiarity with environmental and regulatory compliance related to logistics operations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams effectively.