Manager Port & Logistics Operations

Role & responsibilities

Our clients are leading MNC & Industrial Conglomerates (AUTOMOBILES, FMCG, CONSUMER DURABLES, MANAUFACTURING, RETAIL, EPC, INFRASTRUCTURE (POWER, ENERGY, OIL & GAS, PORTS), INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, BPO, PHARMA & TELECOM with a Turnover of US $ 1 Bn to US $ 100 Bn with exponential growth potential. Our clients reach span across several countries across the global.

PERFECT PLACER (www.perfectplacer.com),

PERFECT PLACER

Perfect Placer along with its associate services has a long and prestigious list of leading Indian and Multinational Corporates in India and Outside across Managerial levels, functions, and Industries, covering both IT and Non-IT

Manager – Port & Logistics Operations

• Oversees daily port activities, ensuring efficient cargo handling, vessel movement, and supply chain flow, managing budgets, enforcing safety/compliance (maritime laws, customs), coordinating with stakeholders (shipping lines, customs, authorities), and driving continuous improvement for operational excellence, efficiency, and asset management in a complex, high-pressure environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise cargo loading/unloading, vessel berthing, yard management, warehousing, and delivery logistics.

• Act as a liaison with shipping companies, customs, port authorities, clients, and subcontractors.

• Manage and optimize the daily logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution.

• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with suppliers and vendors.

• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.

• Lead, train, and mentor logistics team members.

• Analyze logistics data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

• Prepare and manage budgets and financial reports.

• Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues related to logistics.

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations.

• Act as the primary point of contact between ports, terminal operators, transporters, customs agents, suppliers, and internal departments.

• Ensure close coordination between production, sales, SCM, and finance teams for smooth daily logistics operations at the plant.

• Liaise with customs authorities, port officials, and legal teams to resolve compliance, operational, or legal issues.

• Provide leadership and effective team handling at plant level.

• Manage and guide the logistics team administratively, ensuring discipline, productivity, and adherence to processes.

• Allocate daily tasks, monitor performance, and support team development.

• Track free days, container detention timelines, and port storage charges.

• Proactively manage and minimize demurrage, detention, and other logistics-related costs.

• Perform SCM cost analysis and route optimization to improve logistics efficiency.

• Meet cost optimization targets and continuously identify opportunities for savings and operational improvement.

• Ensure adherence to all maritime laws, safety regulations (HSSE), security protocols, and environmental standards.

• Monitor KPIs, analyze operational data, identify bottlenecks, and implement strategies to improve turnaround times, productivity, and resource allocation.

• Manage operational budgets, review cost reports, and prepare performance reports.

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Remuneration:

An outstanding remuneration package that rewards professionalism and diligence will be on offer for the successful applicant as well as a well-defined career path. An

Contact Person Name, Address & Nos.:

RAJAN

Web Site: www.perfectplacer.com

Mobile: 8287350710

Offices: Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore & Mumbai