Logistics Manager

Logistics ManagerHege – Natural Mineral Water

Location

Multiple Locations / Pan India

Experience

5–8 Years

Function

Logistics & Supply Chain

Reporting To

Management / Head of Operations

About Hege

Hege – Natural Mineral Water is a premium natural mineral water brand sourced from the Himalayas. With a growing presence across India, Hege operates a multi-city distribution network serving thousands of customers through its own delivery network, warehouses and logistics partners.

As we scale rapidly, we are looking for a highly hands-on and accountable Logistics Manager to take complete ownership of our warehouse and logistics operations across 8 warehouses.

Role Overview

The Logistics Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of all 8 Hege warehouses, ensuring efficient inventory movement, warehouse discipline, stock accuracy, timely dispatches and optimum utilisation of manpower and vendors.

The role will have complete ownership of

Hiring and managing warehouse and logistics teams

Training and developing employees

Warehouse operations and discipline

Inventory and stock management

FIFO implementation

Vendor and transporter management

Inbound and outbound movement

Warehouse productivity and efficiency

Stock reconciliation and accuracy

Reducing damages, losses and operational leakages

Ensuring consistent processes across all 8 warehouses

The ideal candidate should be extremely hands-on, process-oriented and comfortable managing people and operations across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities1. Warehouse Management

Take complete ownership of operations across 8 Hege warehouses.

Ensure smooth day-to-day functioning of every warehouse.

Establish and maintain standard operating procedures across all locations.

Ensure proper receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch processes.

Maintain warehouse hygiene, safety and discipline.

Ensure optimum utilisation of warehouse space.

Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective measures.

Conduct regular warehouse audits and physical stock checks.

Inventory & Stock Management

Maintain 100% inventory visibility and accuracy across all warehouses.

Monitor opening stock, inward stock, outward stock, closing stock and stock movement.

Ensure proper reconciliation between physical stock and system records.

Implement strict FIFO (First In, First Out) practices.

Monitor ageing inventory and ensure older stock is dispatched first.

Minimise stock shortages, excess inventory, damages and leakages.

Develop daily/weekly/monthly inventory reports.

Coordinate with sales and operations teams to plan stock requirements.

Ensure adequate stock availability without unnecessary overstocking.

Hiring & Team Management

Identify manpower requirements for all warehouses.

Hire warehouse executives, supervisors, loaders and other logistics staff as required.

Develop clear roles and responsibilities for warehouse teams.

Conduct induction and operational training for new employees.

Train teams on warehouse processes, FIFO, inventory handling, safety and customer service.

Set productivity targets and monitor individual and team performance.

Build a culture of ownership, accountability and discipline.

Manage attendance, shift planning and manpower deployment.

Vendor & Transporter Management

Identify, onboard and manage logistics and transportation vendors.

Negotiate commercial terms and ensure cost-effective operations.

Monitor vendor performance, delivery timelines and service quality.

Ensure vendors comply with Hege's operational standards.

Maintain strong relationships with transporters, warehouse vendors and service providers.

Track vendor payments, outstanding issues and service-related escalations.

Regularly evaluate vendors and replace underperforming partners where required.

Dispatch & Distribution

Ensure timely and accurate dispatches from all warehouses.

Coordinate with sales, customer service and delivery teams for daily requirements.

Ensure correct quantity and SKU movement against orders.

Monitor dispatch schedules and vehicle utilisation.

Reduce delays, failed deliveries, damages and operational errors.

Ensure efficient routing and utilisation of available logistics resources.

Process & Cost Optimisation

Continuously identify opportunities to reduce logistics and warehouse costs.

Improve manpower productivity and warehouse efficiency.

Reduce unnecessary handling, movement and storage costs.

Identify operational leakages and implement preventive controls.

Introduce technology, systems and reporting wherever it can improve efficiency.

Build scalable processes that can support Hege's rapid growth.

Reporting & MIS

The Logistics Manager will be responsible for maintaining and reviewing key operational reports including

Daily warehouse stock report

Stock ageing report

Inward/outward movement

Physical vs system stock reconciliation

Warehouse productivity

Dispatch performance

Damages and losses

Vendor performance

Logistics cost per unit/order

Manpower utilisation

Warehouse-wise operational performance

Regular reporting to management with clear data, insights and corrective action plans will be expected.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The success of this role will be measured through

Inventory accuracy

98–100%

FIFO compliance

100%

Reduction in stock ageing

Reduction in damages and inventory losses

Dispatch accuracy

On-time dispatch percentage

Warehouse productivity

Manpower efficiency

Vendor performance

Logistics cost optimisation

Warehouse audit scores

Reduction in operational leakages

Timely reporting and reconciliation

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who

Has 5–8 years of experience in logistics, warehousing or supply chain.

Has managed multiple warehouses or a distributed warehouse network.

Has experience managing teams across multiple locations.

Is strong in inventory and warehouse management.

Understands FIFO, stock reconciliation and warehouse processes.

Has experience managing transporters and