Logistics Head

Role & responsibilities

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the complete logistics and dispatch operations of the company, ensuring smooth, cost-effective, and timely movement of marble blocks, slabs, and finished products from factory/stockyards to customers, dealers, and projects across India and abroad.

Key Responsibilities

1. Logistics & Dispatch Management

• Plan and oversee daily dispatches of marble blocks, slabs, and finished products from factory and stockyards.
• Ensure timely deliveries to domestic and international customers in coordination with the sales and production teams.
• Optimize transport routes and negotiate contracts with transporters, shipping agents, and freight forwarders.
• Monitor transit schedules, shipment tracking, and ensure safe handling of high-value marble products.

2. Inventory & Documentation

• Coordinate with stockyards to ensure proper stock availability and correct material picking as per orders.
• Verify dispatch documents (invoices, e-way bills, packing lists, export documents, etc.) for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with GST, customs, and other statutory requirements.
• Implement systems for monitoring material movements and reduce discrepancies.

3. Vendor & Cost Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with transporters, CHA, freight forwarders, and other logistics partners.
• Negotiate freight rates, contracts, and service-level agreements to reduce logistics costs.
• Track logistics expenses and ensure cost control without compromising service quality.

4. Process & Compliance

• Standardize and implement SOPs for loading, unloading, packaging, and dispatch of marble.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety norms, and legal regulations.
• Minimize transit damages, pilferage, and losses through proper process monitoring.

5. Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and mentor logistics executives, supervisors, and dispatch coordinators.
• Work closely with sales, accounts, and production teams to align dispatches with customer priorities.
• Provide timely MIS and reports to management on dispatch status, freight costs, and logistics performance.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of logistics operations in

  building materials / stone / marble / granite industry

  .
• Familiarity with

  domestic and export logistics

  , including container shipments and customs clearance.
• Good negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, MS Excel, and logistics tracking software.
• Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle large-scale operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate / Postgraduate in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 8-10 years of experience in logistics, with at least 3 years in a senior managerial role.
• Experience in

  marble, granite, ceramics, tiles, or building materials

  industry highly preferred.
• Knowledge of

  transportation laws, GST, e-way bills, and export-import regulations

  .

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)

• On-time delivery % (Domestic & Export).
• Logistics cost per ton / per slab/ per sq. feet..
• Reduction in transit damages & claims.
• Accuracy in dispatch & documentation.
• Vendor performance & cost savings achieved.
• Team productivity and process compliance.