Logistics Manager – Operations & Projects

About the role

Opella is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead logistics operations and projects across one or multiple regions in India. The role ensures compliance with group norms, drives cost‑efficient 3PL and DC operations, and upholds internal control, audit, quality, HSE, regulatory, and Good Distribution Practice standards.

Key responsibilities

• Drive process optimisation and continuous‑improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and reduce cycle times.
• Design, standardise and implement guidelines for distribution centres and transport networks.
• Establish, monitor and report on logistics KPIs such as TAT, occupancy, cost per case and warehouse utilisation.
• Develop dashboards and data models to provide actionable supply‑chain insights.
• Partner with risk, control and audit teams to address audit observations and implement mitigation controls.
• Validate large data sets (volumes, MIT submissions, supply constraints) and ensure data accuracy for planning and reporting.
• Handle end‑to‑end CMO operational activities and MRP planning.
• Evaluate, implement and automate logistics technologies (TMS, WMS, ERP modules, automated tracking systems).

Required profile

• Proven experience in logistics operations, project management and compliance.
• Strong analytical ability to monitor performance metrics and develop insights.
• Experience with end‑to‑end CMO activities and MRP planning.
• Familiarity with internal control, audit and quality governance.

Required skills

• Transportation Management System (TMS)
• Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) modules
• MIS reporting and dashboard tools
• KX data‑analytics platform
• Automation tools for logistics processes