Manager / Sr. Manager / AGM - Logistics & Contract Management

Job Title: Manager / Sr. Manager / AGM Logistics & Contract Management

Position Overview:

This role will lead end-to-end logistics operations, including domestic transportation, chemical-compliant warehousing, import & export operations, vendor management and contract governance. The role ensures safe, compliant, cost-efficient and timely movement of chemicals across global and domestic supply chains while maintaining adherence to Indian and international regulations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Logistics & Supply Chain Planning

• Develop and implement logistics strategies aligned with specialty chemical business requirement.
• Build annual logistics budgets, cost-optimization strategies and capacity planning models.

2. Domestic Transportation Management

• Manage domestic movement of chemicals in bulk, drums, IBCs, tankers, ISO tanks and pallets.
• Enforce compliance with:

o MSIHC Rules, Hazardous Waste Management Rules

o PESO and state transport regulations

o Vehicle fitness, driver certification, route risk assessment

• Implement GPS tracking, e-POD, safety protocols and emergency response systems.

3. Import & Export Operations

• Manage import & export logistics for raw materials & finished goods
• Manage coordination with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, shipping lines and customs brokers (CHAs).
• Oversee documentation: Bill of Lading, COO, MSDS, Packing List, Invoice, Import Licenses, Chemical regulatory documentation.
• Plan timely clearance, bonded warehousing (if applicable), duty calculations and compliance with DGFT/Customs laws.
• Coordinate with CHA, freight forwarders, 3PLs and shipping lines to ensure vessel bookings, container planning, DG approvals and route optimization.
• Oversee export documentation:

o Shipping Bill, Invoice, Packing List

o DG declarations, MSDS, UN certifications

o REACH/TSCA/SDS regulatory documents for relevant countries

• Ensure export compliance with:

o IMDG Code, IATA (for air), DGFT regulations

• Handle pre-shipment inspections, container sealing, VGM filing and export incentive schemes.

4. Contract Management

Lead negotiation, drafting and management of contracts for:

o Transporters (hazardous goods specialists)

o Freight forwarders (air/sea)

o Customs house agents (CHA)

o CFS/ICD operators

o 3PL warehouse partners

• Define KPIs, SLAs, safety obligations, liability clauses, insurance norms, rate agreements, penalty frameworks and service-level expectations.
• Ensure all contracts comply with GST, Customs, DGFT, chemical handling norms and international shipping regulations.
• Manage disputes, claims, demurrage, detention and insurance settlements.

5. Internal Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with production, procurement, planning, QA/QC, finance and EHS departments.
• Provide logistics visibility and updates to management on supply chain risks, import delays, export bottlenecks and compliance issues.

6. Cost Optimization & KPI Governance

• Monitor key metrics:

o Freight cost/MT

o Vessel/air freight utilization

o Customs clearance lead time

o OTIF (imports/exports/domestic movement)

• Lead cost-saving and process-improvement initiatives across transport, warehousing, customs clearance and export planning.
• Prepare MIS reports, dashboards and leadership presentations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in engineering or Logistics & Supply Chain. MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain/Operations preferred.
• 10 - 15 years of logistics experience in the chemical industry is preferred.
• Mandatory: Experience in import & export operations, DG cargo handling and international shipping regulations.
• Strong background in contract management and vendor governance.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of IMDG, IATA-DGR, MSDS, UN certification and DG packaging norms.
• In-depth understanding of customs processes, DGFT, EPCG, export incentive schemes, CFS/ICD operations.
• Proficiency with SAP/ERP, TMS, WMS and logistics analytics tools.
• Strong command of chemical handling, hazardous goods regulations and safety standards.

Behavioural Competencies

• Safety- and compliance-first mindset
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Leadership & decision-making ability with execution & ownership mindset
• Analytical and data-driven approach
• Cross-functional collaboration

Work Conditions

• Location: Hyderabad (Corporate Office).
• Travel: Occasional travel to plants, warehouses, ports, CFS/ICDs, vendor sites.