Deputy Manager - Freight Forwarding

Purpose/Objective

Execute logistics of imported material from the vendor location to destined warehouse, managing all necessary documentation, insurance and clearances required for obtaining delivery of the material. Logistics of inbound domestic materials.

Key Responsibilities of Role

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

Technical Competencies

Documentation & Reporting,Fleet Management,Logistics Management,Supply Chain Management

Qualifications and Experience

Education Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain management, or a relevant field Work Experience (Range of years): Minimum 3 - 10 years of relevant experience with min. 5 yrs experience in logistics or supply chain operations.