Supply Chain & Logistics Manager – Quick Commerce (F&B / FMCG / D2C Experience Preferred)

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ROLE OVERVIEW

This role makes sure the client's products are always in stock on quick commerce platforms, in every city they sell. Quick commerce is a fast-growing channel for the client, and the supply chain now decides how far it can go.

As Supply Chain & Logistics Manager – Quick Commerce, you will own quick commerce supply end to end, from production hubs to platform warehouses.

You will also build the logistics strategy behind it: the right network, the right partners, and the right cost, with plans in place well before festivals and peak seasons.

ROLE DETAILS

• Role: Supply Chain & Logistics Manager – Quick Commerce
• Experience Required: 3 to 5+ years
• Client’s Industry: Food & Beverage (F&B) | 30+ years old brand, 300+ crore in revenue
• Location: Bengaluru (Nearby Electronic City)
• Travel Requirements: Yes
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Arrangement: Work from Office (WFO)
• Working Days: Mon-Sat

ABOUT THE CLIENT’S COMPANY

Our client is a leading F&B brand known for its high-quality products and strong market presence across retail outlets, delivery platforms, quick commerce, and e-commerce.

With over three decades of legacy and state-of-the-art manufacturing, they are in a phase of dynamic growth, modernizing their operations to serve millions of customers while maintaining their core value of excellence.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• OWN QUICK COMMERCE SUPPLY CHAIN
• Plan and manage replenishment to quick commerce platforms, including PO fulfilment and warehouse appointment bookings.
• Track and improve supply rate, fill rate, and on-time delivery.
• Work with platform supply and category teams to resolve stock-outs and delivery quality concerns.
• BUILD THE LOGISTICS STRATEGY FOR QUICK COMMERCE
• Plan the PAN-India distribution network, from production hubs to quick commerce warehouses across multiple hubs and cities.
• Decide what to outsource, whether to move to a hub-and-spoke model as volumes grow, and which logistics and warehousing partners to use, keeping fulfilment cost under control.
• Build a state-wise festival and demand calendar (e.g., Durga Puja, Onam, Pongal) and plan stock and transport capacity well in advance, with backup plans to avoid last-minute, high-cost options.
• MANAGE LOGISTICS VENDORS AND PARTNERS
• Source, onboard, negotiate with, and manage multiple transporters, courier partners, and 3PLs at the same time.
• Monitor vendor performance, delivery timelines, and freight costs, and ensure agreed SLAs are delivered.
• Set up SOPs and MIS to make sure fill rate and other KPIs are met cost-effectively.
• MANAGE STAKEHOLDERS AND BUILD FOR SCALE
• Work closely with the leadership team, production, warehouse, sales, and finance teams to keep supply and demand in sync, and build strong relationships with quick commerce teams and logistics partners.
• Share regular updates on supply chain performance and costs with leadership.
• Plan supply chain capacity for the next stage of growth, and build a team as the function scales.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

a) Must-Haves

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline
• 3 to 5+ years in logistics, supply chain, or distribution, with hands-on exposure to multi-hub, multi-city (PAN India) distribution
• Proven experience managing multiple logistics vendors (transporters, couriers, 3PLs) at the same time
• Strong stakeholder management skills, both within the company and with external partners

b) Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in F&B, FMCG, or D2C
• Working knowledge of quick commerce supply chain (PO flow, warehouse appointment slots, supply rate, fill rate)
• Prior experience at a quick commerce or marketplace-facing brand, or at a logistics / 3PL company
• Experience in setting up or scaling a hub-and-spoke, 3PL, or regional warehousing network

c) Tools & Skills Required

• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets for planning, freight tracking, and MIS
• Exposure to ERP, WMS, or TMS tools
• Familiarity with quick commerce seller portals for POs and appointment booking
• Demand and inventory planning, vendor negotiation, and cost control

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Meal at the Office
• Annual Festive Bonus
• Employee Discount Across the Brand's Retail Outlets

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This role will report directly to the key leadership team.

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