General Manager - Logistics ( Steel Plant )

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage inbound and outbound logistics operations including bulk raw material handling via rail and road.
• Oversee railway siding management, inward/outward rake handling, and indent planning.
• Coordinate with port offices for timely movement of imported raw materials to the plant.
• Liaise with suppliers, mines offices, and transporters to ensure smooth material movement by rail and road.
• Conduct tenders and finalize contracts for transportation of raw materials and finished goods.
• Define scope of work for handling and transportation contractors engaged in rail and road logistics.
• Liaison with government officials such as Mining offices, Railways for statutory compliance and permissions.
• Coordinate daily with raw material suppliers, transporters, handling contractors, and inspection agencies to improve quantity and quality of deliveries.
• Ensure timely supply of materials from various suppliers and implement process improvements in logistics management.
• Evaluate contract and transporter performance periodically, conduct rate analysis, and manage vendor development programs.
• Plan, manage, and control all logistics-related activities, including freight negotiation and coordination with railways and transporters.
• Perform logistics cost analysis and coordinate with local truck associations to ensure timely truck availability.
• Work closely with finance and accounts teams for vendor payments and with marketing/production for dispatch planning.
• Manage in-plant weighbridges to ensure accurate material weighment.
• Lead all logistics functions including cargo planning, storage, distribution, payment realization, customer support, and transporter negotiations for cost-effective solutions and clearances.
• Establish and maintain storage infrastructure ensuring smooth warehouse operations and optimum inventory levels for cost savings.
• Implement standard operating procedures to maintain service quality and efficiency while resolving logistics concerns.
• Manage relationships with vendors, transporters, shipping lines, and freight forwarders from order placement to shipment delivery ensuring quality service.
• Optimize logistics processes using analytical models for cost reduction and achieving organizational goals.
• Exhibit strong leadership in managing logistics operations in fast-paced environments while meeting organizational targets.
• Negotiate and manage long-term contracts with service providers for domestic and export logistics.
• Define and enforce policies and processes for unit-level logistics operations with effective monitoring and control.
• Strategize and oversee EXIM and domestic logistics to ensure timely raw material availability and dispatch of finished goods with maximum customer satisfaction and optimum cost.
• Explore multimodal transport options for cost and lead time reduction, particularly for the Odisha plant.
• Ensure cost optimization by reducing demurrage, detention, and transport costs.
• Align export and import activities for optimal utilization of resources, infrastructure, and manpower.
• Monitor and control vendors to maintain a capable vendor pool supporting logistics operations.
• Generate timely MIS reports to identify improvements, develop alternative strategies, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage and develop the logistics team to maintain high engagement, competency, and performance.
• Interact with transporters for daily vehicle placements, follow-ups, and timely deliveries to customers.

Core Competencies:

Strategic Planning, Stores Operations, Stock Management, Purchase Operations, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Sourcing & Procurement, Vendor Development, Logistics Operations, Documentation, Process Management, Cost Planning & Management, Commercial Operations, Domestic & Import Purchase, Customer Relationship Management, MIS Reporting, POWER BI, Team Management.

IT Skills:

Good experience in export-import documentation, knowledgeable in SAP MM.

Qualification:

Graduate with MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Transport.