VP of Supply Chain & Logistics
Supply ChainMumbai, IndiaFULL TIMEPosted 3/2/2026
Role Overview
The VP of Supply Chain & Logistics will architect and lead end-to-end distribution and logistics strategies for a nationwide network of over 18,000 stores, ensuring products are delivered with industry-leading speed, reliability, and cost efficiency. This role will drive large-scale optimization, warehouse automation, and cold chain excellence to support hyper-growth, enhance customer experience, and create a resilient, tech-enabled supply chain.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain and logistics strategy for nationwide distribution to over 18,000 stores, aligned with business growth and customer experience goals.
- Lead the design and implementation of warehouse automation, network optimization, and process re-engineering initiatives to improve throughput, accuracy, and cost efficiency.
- Own last-mile delivery strategy and execution, optimizing routing, delivery models, and partner ecosystem to ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) performance across all regions.
- Build and scale best-in-class cold chain logistics capabilities, ensuring end-to-end integrity, compliance, and product quality for temperature-sensitive categories.
- Establish and monitor KPIs, analytics, and optimization models to drive continuous improvement in logistics performance, inventory turns, and working capital.
- Partner with technology, product, and operations teams to deploy digital tools, advanced analytics, and automation for real-time visibility and decision-making across the supply chain.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing logistics optimization team, fostering a culture of operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, and accountability.
- Manage key logistics providers, 3PLs, and strategic vendors, negotiating contracts and SLAs to ensure capacity, reliability, and competitive cost structures.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, logistics, or distribution management, including multi-site operations
- Proven track record leading large-scale distribution and logistics networks, preferably with nationwide or multi-region coverage
- Hands-on experience with warehouse automation, modern WMS/TMS systems, and logistics process optimization
- Demonstrated expertise in last-mile delivery operations and partner ecosystems in the Indian market
- Experience managing cold chain logistics, including temperature-controlled warehousing and transportation
Preferred
- MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related discipline
- Experience in a leading technology-driven, retail, e-commerce, FMCG, or omnichannel organization
- Exposure to designing and scaling logistics for large store networks (thousands of locations) across India
- Certification in supply chain or logistics (e.g., APICS CSCP/CLTD, CIPM, Six Sigma, Lean)
- Proven experience leading digital transformation or automation initiatives in supply chain and logistics
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