- Location
- Mumbai Maharashtra India
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Lead
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
The Estée Lauder Companies is seeking a Distribution Center Operations Lead to oversee end-to-end distribution center operations in India, including inventory, third-party logistics and value-added services. The role focuses on safety, service, cost and productivity performance and requires approximately 50% travel; the position is full-time.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee daily distribution center operations, including inbound receiving, storage, replenishment, picking, packing and dispatch, ensuring orders meet agreed timelines and operating standards.
- Work with the third-party logistics partner to plan workloads, manage priorities, coach teams and strengthen accountability.
- Lead stock reconciliation, cycle counts and physical inventory checks, aligning warehouse stock with SAP and warehouse management system records.
- Manage customization, kitting, influencer seeding and digital printing activities in line with business requirements.
- Identify opportunities to simplify processes, optimize space and equipment, reduce costs and increase productivity.
- Track daily and monthly KPIs, lead monthly and quarterly business reviews, manage operational budgets and address performance gaps.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene and security, supported by risk assessments and contingency planning.
Qualifications
- At least 10 years of experience in warehouse or distribution center operations management.
- A bachelor's degree or diploma in Logistics Management.
- Strong experience managing 3PL partners, inventory controls and operational KPIs.
- Knowledge of SAP, warehouse management systems and Power BI, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Strong communication, analytical and collaboration skills, with excellent English proficiency.
- Ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities and deliver improvements in a changing environment.
- Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time.
Skills
Experience
At least 10 years in warehouse or distribution center operations management.
Education
A bachelor's degree or diploma in Logistics Management.
Workplace
This position is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
About Cerulean
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