Manager, GBS - Distributor Logistics

Heinz · Ahmedabad - Venus Stratum GCC

  • Experience5–8 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Posted30 Sept 2026

About Heinz

Heinz is hiring in Ahmedabad - Venus Stratum GCC in consumer goods. This role looks for around 5+ years of experience.

Skills

  • Order Management
  • logistics operations
  • SAP
  • Salesforce
  • Data Analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Power BI
  • QA
  • Logistics Process Knowledge
  • S&OP

The role

A distributor logistics manager at a consumer goods company translates demand and orders through Order Management and SAP, coordinating production planners and distributors for product availability and service delivery. Applies Data Analysis and Power BI to manage claims, risks, and continuous process improvement.

Full job description

Job Description

Distributor Logistics Manager

Job Purpose

Leads the Distributor Logistics team for one of the growing region, ensuring smooth Coordination with Business units and Distributors across the regions. Translates demand signals/orders into the B2B to SAP systems to provide visibility on Orders, Volume, Values to Factories/Co packers for production Plans, create transparent visibility for orders/stock availabilities to Business and Distributors and come up with contingency plans to meet Distributor requirements, extend help to supply Planners not only to drives resolution for short-term supply risks but come up with RCA to avoid risk for the future. This role is also responsible for ensuring the market operating strategies are set and aligned across all S&OP leads within markets, and serves as the link between the production planning team, BUs & Distributors to ensure product availability at the right location at the right time to maximize service (CFR & OTIF). Responsible for the full order cycle, Distributor claims and overall Business Experience. This role will be responsible for driving continuous improvements in processes and take most out of the available tools (ex: SAP,B2B)

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Ensure Distributors Placing orders on B2B portal without any difficulties on time with correct requirements

Manage full OTC Process and compliance

Ensure product availability to them as per the agreed timeline to meet service delivery

Acts as a bridge between production planners, Control tower team, Demand Planning team and Distributors in full filling customer demand and orders

Supervise Distributor logistics team for one of the Growing region

Ensure great Customer Experience

Lead SOD review meetings, Customer Claims Management, NPD/RIRO Management, CS/CL meetings etc.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

Hard Skills

Deep knowledge of Order Management and logistics operations

Working knowledge of SAP, Sales force

Short-term risk mitigation, customer centric approach and bias towards Action

Data Analysis (Excel, Power BI)

QA and Logistics Process Knowledge

Soft Skills

Leadership and team coordination

Effective communication with cross-functional teams

Stakeholder management & Influential (Direct & Indirect)

Problem-solving & Risk Management

Time Management

Location(s)

Ahmedabad - Venus Stratum GCC

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.