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

**IMPORTANT:** Please submit your resume in PDF format only, and kindly read the JD in its entirety. **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:** **1. 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. **2. 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. **3. 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. **4. 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. **CANDIDATES / APPLICANTS, PLEASE NOTE:** Apex Growth Talent and/or its representatives never charge any fees or money at any stage of the recruitment process. We will never ask for OTPs, bank details, credit/debit card information, PAN, Aadhaar numbers, tax documents, or investment reports.