City Head - Logistics

Company Overview

Akshayakalpa Organic is India’s first certified organic dairy company. It blends modern scientific methods with India’s traditional dairy know-how and follows a farmer-first model designed to be sustainable, ethical, and environmentally responsible. The business supports farmers with the tools and guidance needed to build humane, profitable farms that protect the planet.

The company offers chemical-free, antibiotic-free dairy products sourced from free-roaming cows raised on organic fodder. Its range includes Farm Fresh Milk, A2 Milk, curd, ghee, butter, paneer, and artisan cheese, all created with a focus on sustainability, nutrition, and taste.

Role Overview

This full-time, on-site role is responsible for managing end-to-end logistics operations for Akshayakalpa Organic in Mumbai. The City Head - Logistics will coordinate day-to-day distribution, plan delivery routes, schedule vehicles, and work with warehouses to keep product movement timely and accurate.

The position also requires close coordination with supply chain, procurement, sales, and operations teams to match inventory and logistics processes with demand. In addition, the role includes handling logistics partners, driving cost efficiency, maintaining safety and quality compliance, and improving processes to strengthen operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee complete logistics activity for the Mumbai location, ensuring smooth and reliable distribution.
• Plan routes and manage vehicle deployment to support timely deliveries.
• Coordinate with warehouse teams to maintain accurate stock movement and dispatch execution.
• Track inventory levels and align procurement and supply planning with forecasted demand.
• Work with sales and operations teams to protect service levels and delivery quality.
• Supervise external logistics partners and monitor their performance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency.
• Enforce safety, handling, and quality standards across logistics activities.
• Introduce process improvements that make operations more effective and scalable.
• Monitor logistics KPIs and prepare regular performance updates and reports.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and applicable local regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong background in logistics management, with hands-on exposure to route planning, transport coordination, and delivery operations.
• Knowledge of supply chain management and procurement, including sourcing, vendor coordination, and demand planning.
• Ability to manage inventory effectively, minimize waste, and support accurate order fulfillment.
• Understanding of warehouse operations such as storage management, loading/unloading, and safety and quality compliance.
• Experience in FMCG, dairy, or food logistics, ideally within an urban distribution setup.
• Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, along with experience leading on-ground teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related discipline; higher certifications in logistics or supply chain are considered an advantage.

Additional Information

This role is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India and follows a full-time, onsite work model. No stipend or salary details were provided in the source.