General Manager- Supply Chain

Company Name: Varun Beverages Ltd
Function: Supply Chain- Supply Chain Planning
Role: Cluster Logistics Manager
Job Code: 1421
Purpose of the Role
Responsible for leading end-to-end logistics execution across the cluster, ensuring seamless movement of finished goods from plants to depots and customers. The role drives operational excellence across shipping, transportation, depot management, inventory deployment, and service delivery while ensuring cost optimization, regulatory compliance, and superior customer service levels.
Key Deliverables
Logistics Execution Management
Lead end-to-end logistics execution across the cluster, ensuring seamless movement of finished goods from plants to depots and customers.
Ensure achievement of logistics service levels through timely dispatches and deliveries.
Shipping Operations Management
Lead and govern all Shipping Managers across the cluster and ensure standardization of shipping processes.
Drive improvements in dispatch planning, vehicle turnaround time, loading efficiency, and shipment accuracy.
Transportation Management
Manage transportation operations across the cluster to ensure cost-effective and timely product movement.
Monitor transporter performance and drive route optimization, freight efficiency, and service level adherence.
Depot Operations Management
Oversee operations across all depots within the cluster and ensure adherence to operational standards.
Improve depot productivity, storage utilization, inventory rotation, freshness management, and liquidation efficiency.
Inventory Deployment & Availability
Execute inventory deployment plans in alignment with business requirements and supply plans.
Ensure product availability across depots while minimizing ageing inventory and stock imbalances.
Cost & Productivity Management
Drive logistics cost optimization initiatives across transportation, shipping, and depot operations.
Monitor logistics costs and deliver productivity improvements in line with business targets.
Compliance & Governance
Ensure compliance with all statutory, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements across logistics operations.
Drive governance and audit adherence across plants, depots, and transportation operations.
Seasonal Readiness & Infrastructure Management

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