Inbound Logistics Teamleader

Inbound Logistics Teamleader

1. Inbound Logistics & Material Flow Management 

• Own and manage the inbound flow of production materials, from purchase order release through logistics coordination and invoice follow-up. 
• Ensure correct and timely supplier documentation to enable accurate goods receipt by the warehousing team. 
• Proactively monitor material availability and communicate risks related to stockouts, capacity constraints, and phase-in/phase-out activities. 
• Define and maintain optimal ordering regimes, safety stocks, and replenishment parameters for production materials and spare parts. 

2. Inventory & Performance Control 

• Manage and control inventory levels, including safety stock, supplier-held stock, aging inventory, and overstock situations. 
• Define, track, and improve key logistics KPIs such as supplier delivery performance, inventory health, shortages, freight cost, and environmental impact. 
• Take ownership for reducing production line disruptions caused by material shortages. 
• Define adequate KPIs to follow progress 

3. Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization 

• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in inbound logistics processes and implement sustainable improvements. 
• Drive initiatives focused on lead time reduction, vendor inventory optimization, ordering cycles, material handling reduction, and freight cost optimization. 
• Ensure accurate system transactions and data integrity for all material movements. 

4. People Leadership & Team Development 

• Lead, coach, and develop the Inbound Logistics team (typically 2–5 direct reports). 
• Ensure adequate staffing levels through manpower planning and recommendations for hiring or organizational changes. 
• Build a high-performance team culture through clear objectives, regular feedback, coaching, and motivation. 
• Conduct performance reviews, support development plans, and contribute to salary reviews and recognition processes. 

5. Compliance, Safety & Governance 

• Ensure full compliance with global and local policies, procedures, and legal requirements. 
• Identify and mitigate operational, safety, and supply risks within the inbound logistics scope. 
• Act as a logistics ambassador towards suppliers and internal stakeholders, representing the company professionally and consistently. 

To succeed, you will need

• Diploma, bachelor or master (preferably in Logistics or similar relevant field)  
• At least 5 years of working experience within Logistics and/or Procurement, proven leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing company. 
• Ability to influence at all levels in the organization.  
• Strong industrial knowledge of procurement and logistics with the ability to understand various supply chain models. 
• Strong logical and analytical skills. 
• Motivation to continuously improve processes. 
• Good communicator with great interpersonal relationship building skills. 
• Must be PC literate and familiar with data analysis. Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O highly desirable. 
• Communicative in Kannada and English, other languages are beneficial. 

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

Option 1: On-Site
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Bangalore, India (IN). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.