Role & responsibilities
Job Summary/ Objective:
The Sr. Engineer/ Assistant Manager Logistics (Chemicals) will be responsible for end-to-end International and Domestic Logistics of hazardous and non-hazardous Chemicals required for Semiconductor Manufacturing. The role will cover planning and execution of Import/ Export and Domestic movements, Bulk and Packaged Chemicals, Tankers/ ISO Tanks/ Containers/ Drums/ IBCs and other approved packaging, Warehousing/ Storage interfaces, Returnable Packaging/ Containers and Reverse Logistics.
The position will coordinate with Suppliers, Procurement, Projects, Facilities/ Utilities, Manufacturing, EHS, Finance, Stores/ Warehouse, Customs & Trade Compliance and 3PL/ 4PL Logistics Service Providers including Customs House Agents (CHA), Freight Forwarders, Transporters, DGFT Consultants and Trade/ Regulatory Consultants to ensure safe, compliant, timely and cost-effective material movement.
For Chemicals Logistics:
The candidate shall possess strong awareness of material classification and documentation including applicable HS/ HTS Classification, UN Number, CAS Number, SDS, Hazard Class, Packaging/ Labelling and Dangerous Goods transportation requirements. Working knowledge of applicable Customs, DGFT, PESO, Pollution Control Board, BIS/ QCO, IATA DGR, IMDG and other relevant regulatory/ safety requirements will be preferred.
- Execute/ manage end-to-end International and Domestic Logistics for Chemicals required for Semiconductor Manufacturing, covering Import, Export, Domestic Transportation, Storage/ Warehousing interface and Reverse Logistics.
- Plan and coordinate logistics from Global and Domestic Suppliers through Air, Sea, Road and applicable Multimodal Transportation while ensuring compliance with product-specific safety and statutory requirements.
- Coordinate with 3PL/ 4PL Logistics Service Providers including CHA, Freight Forwarders, Hazardous/ Dangerous Goods Transporters, Tanker/ ISO Tank/ Dangerous Goods Logistics operators, DGFT Consultants and Trade/ Regulatory Consultants.
- Review and maintain complete Logistics and Dangerous Goods Documentation including Commercial Invoice, Packing List, SDS, applicable Dangerous Goods Declaration, Transport Documents, Certificates, Permits/ Licences, applicable UN/ Hazard Classification, Product Identification and shipment supporting documents.
- Possess working knowledge of Indian Import/ Export regulations and applicable requirements of Customs, DGFT, PESO, Pollution Control Board, BIS/ QCO and transportation/ storage requirements governing Chemicals, Gases and Hazardous Materials.
- Ensure Logistics Service Providers follow applicable Safety, Packaging, Labelling, Vehicle/ Equipment, PPE, Emergency Response and Material Handling requirements in coordination with EHS and relevant SMEs.
- Coordinate Warehouse/ Stores/ Chemical Storage/ Warehouse interfaces, material receipt, delivery scheduling, Tanker/ ISO Tank/ Container receipt and dispatch, unloading/ handover coordination, inventory-document reconciliation and discrepancy/ damage reporting.
- Coordinate Reverse Logistics of empty Containers, ISO Tanks, Tankers, Drums/ IBCs and other Returnable Transport/ Packaging assets, as applicable to the material.
- Maintain Daily Shipment Report (DSR), Shipment Trackers, Logistics Master Data, Document Repositories, Freight/ Logistics Cost Data, Demurrage/ Detention data and KPI/ MIS reports.
- Use Advanced MS Excel for shipment tracking, data reconciliation, Lookups, PivotTables, ageing/ exception analysis, KPI reporting and management MIS. Power Query exposure will be an added advantage.
- Analyse Logistics KPIs, transportation constraints, delays, operational risks and cost improvement opportunities and drive/ support corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
- Work cross-functionally with Procurement, Projects, Facilities/ Utilities, Manufacturing, EHS, Finance, Stores/ Warehouse, Customs & Trade Compliance, Security and external Logistics partners.
- Maintain high standards of documentation accuracy, regulatory compliance, audit readiness and adherence to Logistics SOPs/ Work Instructions/ Checklists.
For Sr. Engineer/ Assistant Manager Logistics (Chemicals):
- Hands-on exposure to logistics of Specialty/ Industrial/ Hazardous Chemicals in Liquid, Solid and applicable Bulk/ Packaged forms.
- Practical knowledge of Chemical Logistics through Tankers, ISO Tanks, Containers, Drums/ IBCs/ approved packaging and other suitable transportation modes.
- Ability to understand SDS and key logistics-related material information including Product Classification, UN Number, CAS Number, Hazard Class, Packing Group where applicable, compatibility and transportation/ storage precautions.
- Working knowledge of packaging, labelling, segregation, transportation and storage requirements applicable to hazardous/ dangerous Chemicals.
- Experience coordinating Chemical Storage/ Warehouse interfaces, unloading/ receipt readiness, container/ tanker turnaround and Returnable Packaging/ Reverse Logistics.
- Awareness of handling requirements for empty/ used Chemical Containers/ Tanks and coordination of decontamination/ waste-related interfaces with EHS and authorized specialist service providers, wherever applicable.
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering/ Chemical Technology/ Petrochemical Engineering/ Industrial Chemistry/ Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry/ Science or other relevant technical discipline from a recognized institution.
- Candidates possessing a relevant Master's Degree in Engineering/ Chemistry/ Science/ Management will have an added advantage.
- PG Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree in Export-Import Management, Shipping Management, Logistics or Supply Chain Management will be preferred/ considered an added advantage.
- Valid IATA DGR/ Dangerous Goods Certification appropriate to the job function will be strongly preferred; candidates with relevant experience and willingness to obtain/ maintain required certification may also be considered.
- Relevant Hazardous Chemical Safety/ SDS/ Dangerous Goods Classification/ Transportation/ Emergency Response training.
Preferred candidate profile
- Sr. Engineer (C-2): Preferably 4 – 6 years of relevant hands-on experience in Chemicals Logistics, Dangerous Goods Logistics, International/ Domestic Logistics, Import-Export, Transportation, Warehousing and Supply Chain Operations.
- Assistant Manager (C-3): Preferably 6 – 10 years of relevant experience in Chemicals Logistics with demonstrated ownership of Logistics execution, LSP management, regulatory-compliance coordination, operational risk management, Logistics MIS/ KPIs and process improvement.
- Final designation/ grade may be determined based on the candidate's overall relevant experience, functional depth and organizational fit.
Preferred Industry Experience:
Candidates having relevant Logistics/ Supply Chain experience from the following industries will be preferred:
- Semiconductor/ Electronics Manufacturing/ Semiconductor Fab or associated supply chain.
- Specialty Chemicals/ Electronic-grade Chemicals/ High-purity Chemicals.
- Chemical/ Petrochemical Manufacturing.
- Pharmaceutical/ High-Purity Process Industries involving controlled hazardous-material logistics.
- EPC/ Greenfield Manufacturing Projects having significant Chemical Logistics scope.
- Specialized 3PL/ 4PL, Freight Forwarding or Dangerous Goods Logistics organizations handling Chemicals.
Semiconductor Industry experience will be preferred but should not be mandatory, provided the candidate has strong Chemical Logistics, Dangerous Goods, Compliance and Manufacturing-sector experience.
Chemicals Logistics Candidate - Preferred Experience:
- Specialty/ Industrial/ Hazardous Chemical Logistics.
- Chemical import/ export and domestic distribution.
- Bulk tanker/ ISO Tank and packaged Chemical movements.
- DG documentation and SDS interpretation.
- UN/ CAS/ Hazard Classification awareness.
- Chemical warehousing/ storage interfaces.
- Customs/ DGFT/ PESO/ PCB/ relevant regulatory coordination.
- Dangerous Goods transportation.
- Returnable packaging, empty container/ tank movement and Reverse Logistics.
- 3PL/ CHA/ Freight Forwarder/ Transporter management.
- Logistics MIS, KPI and Advanced Excel.
- Experience in Semiconductor/ Electronic-grade Chemicals will be a significant advantage.
IT/ Analytical Skills:
