Job Description

Responsibilities:
Strategic Management:
Connect with senior management at Coal India Limited (CIL) and other coal suppliers to identify and implement strategic approaches for coal procurement and logistics management.
Engage with government bodies like the Ministry of Power (MOP) and Central Electricity Authority (CEA) to influence reforms and policies that support the organization's interests.
Form strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to improve coal procurement in terms of both quantity and quality while reducing logistics costs.
Develop and execute long-term strategic plans for coal procurement and ash management, including sourcing strategies and cost optimization.
Budgeting & Financial Management:
Closely monitor fuel and ash management budgets, ensuring adherence to approved financial plans and taking corrective actions if targets are not met.
Evaluate financial performance and ensure that cost controls are effectively implemented across all fuel and ash management activities.
Ash Management:
Strategize efforts to enhance ash management processes, identifying gaps, and working closely with the Ash Management team to resolve issues and meet performance targets.
Explore alternative solutions for ash disposal, reducing costs, and building partnerships that minimize reliance on traditional disposal methods.
Drive innovation in ash management by partnering with institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) to explore research opportunities for sustainable ash management solutions.
Fuel Management Planning & Logistics:
Collaborate with Power Sales and Plant teams to develop a 3-month generation plan, incorporating risk assessments for potential supply disruptions and formulating contingency plans.
Provide strategic direction to fuel logistics and planning, ensuring that operations are optimized for cost efficiency and that necessary actions are taken to maintain a consistent fuel supply.
Build and maintain strong relationships with senior management at CIL, railway departments, and other key stakeholders to resolve operational and logistical issues.
Fuel Management Project Management & Innovation:
Lead digitization efforts across coal procurement and logistics operations, focusing on improving productivity, reducing costs, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Oversee the installation and use of GPS systems in vehicles and CCTV systems in coal mines to enhance safety, security, and real-time logistics management.
Innovate and implement new technological solutions for improved tracking, logistics management, and operational efficiency.
Stakeholder Management:
Regularly present updates to senior management, including the Group MD, on progress, challenges, and strategies for improvement in fuel and ash management.
Collaborate with the Adani Mining and Adani Logistics teams to ensure that coal mine progress, logistics, and planning are aligned with organizational goals.
Build and maintain networks with industry associations such as the Association of Power Producers, and engage in high-level strategy discussions with the Chairman and CEOs to address industry trends, socio-economic challenges, and policy impacts.
Work closely with station heads, fostering strong relationships and ensuring seamless information flow to improve overall communication and operational coordination.
Digitisation and Automation:
Execute comprehensive digitization strategies to optimise operational efficiency.
Implement automation solutions to support overall organisational goals / strategy.
Implement process and system improvements, adopting newer technologies and innovative ideas.
People and Team Engagement:
Focus on developing internal talent through training and growth initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
Implement initiatives that enable employees to meet future organizational challenges, ensuring that teams are well-equipped and aligned with strategic goals.
Participate in the recruitment process to attract and retain skilled personnel for the team.
Enhance employee engagement across the team to sustain a positive workplace culture.
Lead, inspire and mentor the team to foster a high-performance culture and ensure cross skilling through job rotation, technical and behavioural trainings.
Ensure proper succession planning in the team.
Foster a conducive environment for high employee retention by ensuring team satisfaction and professional development.
Qualifications:
Education:
B.E./ B.Tech; MBA preferred
Experience:
Minimum 30 years of experience in in coal sourcing , logistics and ash management. Relevant experience in power station is mandatory.
Preferred Industry:
Background in the Power and Utilities, coal mining sector with expertise in large-scale operations of coal procurement, logistics, and ash management