Logistics Specialist

Cummins India


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Pune, Maharashtra
Contract type: Full time
Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic warehousing initiatives across the India region to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service levels.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization, standardization, and automation.
  • Design and optimize warehouse layouts and material flow to improve throughput and space utilization.
  • Oversee 3PL outsourcing strategies and performance management.
  • Develop and monitor planning system strategies to improve supply chain signals.
  • Analyze KPIs to identify improvement areas and develop actionable plans.
  • Manage daily logistics operations and mitigate potential supply chain risks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive short-term tactical improvements.
  • Ensure consistent planning signals using logistics systems and tools.
  • Participate in continuous improvement and functional process improvement teams.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Green Belt or Black Belt certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies is a plus.
  • May require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Core Competencies

  • Builds Effective Teams: Fosters strong-identity teams with diverse skills and perspectives.
  • Collaborates: Works effectively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Communicates Effectively: Tailors communication to various audiences.
  • Customer Focus: Delivers customer-centric solutions and builds strong relationships.
  • Drives Results: Achieves outcomes even under challenging conditions.
  • Manages Complexity: Navigates complex information to solve problems.
  • Optimizes Work Processes: Continuously improves efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Carrier Management: Monitors and evaluates carrier performance.
  • Mode Selection: Selects optimal transportation modes based on analysis.
  • Warehouse Operations: Applies tools and systems to meet inbound/outbound metrics.
  • Project Management: Balances scope, schedule, and resources for impactful results.
  • Supply Chain Knowledge: Understands end-to-end supply chain integration.
  • Values Differences: Embraces diverse perspectives and cultures.

Qualifications

Experience

  • 4–8 years of experience in warehousing and logistics within manufacturing, logistics (3PL), automotive OEM, or Tier-1 supplier environments.
  • Proven track record in managing warehouse transformation or excellence projects.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Strong knowledge of end-to-end warehouse functions, including WMS, automation technologies, and data analytics.
  • Hands-on experience in warehouse layout design, operations, and engineering material flow analysis.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a matrixed environment.

Job Logistics

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2415031

Relocation Package No

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