Job Description

Responsibilities:
Strategy, Planning and Core Procurement :-
Take necessary actions in own area of work to implement strategic initiatives (Group- wide/ CPO specific BU specific/ Site specific) as per plan.
Customs & Logistics :-
Vendor Handling

• Manage long-term and short-term contracts with logistics vendors basis cost and risk of late delivery
• Manage relationships with transportation (including shipping, railway and road transportation), warehousing and security service providers
• Monitor overall vendor service fees and service levels for logistics, warehousing, and security vendors
• Maintain a database of current and prospective vendors and ensure lower cost by higher bargaining power by bundling of services wherever possible (across different BUs, Geographies, etc.)
• Evaluate alternative long-term transportation, logistics, and transportation strategies and make recommendations for the same

Transportation & Warehousing

• Evaluate, develop and implement logistics management systems/information system/ other software to optimize efficiencies
• Ensure timely, seamless execution of transactional tasks related to logistics management, including documentation and approvals
• Understand and support the tax and regulatory aspects of logistics, including international and inter/ intra- state Logistics

Data Management :-

• Responsible for collation of data related to Customs & Logistics across various business units
• Recommend opportunities to improve efficiency and synergy across various business units

Governance and Risk Management :-
Governance Framework & Compliance

• Track and monitor adherence to defined governance framework across business units
• Risk Management
• Evaluate & prioritize the C&L risks for business units, impact and controllability for the same

People Management :-

• Set goals, review performance and provide feedback to team members to ensure a motivated and committed team
• Identify development needs of team members and develop Individual Development Plans (IDP)
• Develop team members on current and future functional focus areas aligned to the capability matrix and IDP guideline
• Foster an environment of learning, excellence and innovation within the team

Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Science, Business, Logistics, Operations, Finance or related field. Preferred certification in Foreign trade, EXIM process
General Experience
More than 8 years of experience in managing international air and sea logistics and customs working in logistics/supply chain/transportation function
Technical Experience
Prior experience of working in logistics/supply chain/transportation function with a comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes and procedures
Exposure to technical regulations related to logistics such as import/export and customs regulations

Skills Required