Manager - SCM and Logistics

A strategic and hands-on position responsible for managing domestic and international logistics, transporter performance, Buying of Steel Drums & PP Sheets, returnable steel drums management, P2P audits, and freight operations. This role is critical in ensuring smooth and cost-effective logistics flow while managing high-pressure timelines, especially during month-end dispatch surges. Position Summary Plan and execute daily and month-end dispatch schedules efficiently as per the sales plan Handle peak-period pressure, especially during month-end shipping loads, without compromising accuracy or timelines. Drive freight auctions, rate negotiations, and transporter performance management. Co-ordinate with PPC for Quarterly Plan, Monthly Plan & arrange steel drums as per the requirements Providing Freight & Packing cost to Sales Team for bidding Buying of drums, PP sheets as per the plan Maintain visibility over returnable drums with regular tracking and reconciliation. Manage export shipments, including documentation, customs clearance, and booking with freight forwarders. Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities Maintain visibility over returnable drums with regular tracking and reconciliation. Manage export shipments, including documentation, customs clearance, and booking with freight forwarders. Coordinate ocean freight logistics, container movement, and port formalities. Reconcile transporter bills against actual deliveries, rates, and contracts to ensure accurate payments. Lead P2P audits for logistics spend, ensuring controls, transparency, and documentation accuracy. Monitor timely processing and settlement of transporter bills, avoiding delays or disputes. Conduct periodic physical stock verification of returnable drums Position Demands Travel as and when required. Competencies Behavioural - Impact and Influence Behavioural - Information Seeking Behavioural - Initiative Behavioural - Innovative Thinking Functional - Financial Functional - Operational Functional - People Functional - Strategic