Sr Manager / Manager - Logistics

We are hiring for Sr Manager / Manager - Logistics for a leading specialty chemical company. The company is headquartered in Hyderabad and has multiple manufacturing plants pan India.

Position: Sr Manager / Manager - Logistics

Location: Hyderabad

Position Purpose:

To lead end-to-end logistics operations across global and domestic supply chains, chemical-compliant warehousing, import & export operations, vendor management and contract governance in a safe, timely, cost-efficient and compliant manner.

Key Responsibilities:

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.

Import & Export Operations:

• Manage import & export logistics for raw materials & finished goods
• Coordinate with overseas suppliers, CHAs, freight forwarders, 3PLs and shipping lines to ensure vessel bookings, container planning, DG approvals and route optimization.
• Plan timely clearance, bonded warehousing (if applicable), duty calculations and compliance with DGFT/Customs laws.
• Oversee export documentation: Shipping Bill, Invoice, Packing List, DG declarations, MSDS, UN certifications, REACH/TSCA/SDS regulatory documents for relevant countries.

Domestic Transportation Management

• Manage domestic movement of chemicals in bulk, drums, IBCs, tankers, ISO tanks and pallets.
• Ensure all contracts comply with GST, Customs, DGFT, chemical handling norms and international shipping regulations.

Contract Management:

• Lead negotiation, drafting and management of contracts for: Transporters (hazardous goods specialists), Freight forwarders (air/sea), Customs house agents (CHA), CFS/ICD operators, 3PL
• warehouse partners.
• Enforce compliance with: MSIHC Rules, Hazardous Waste Management Rules, PESO and state transport regulations
• Cost Optimization & KPI Governance
• Monitor key metrics: Freight cost/MT; Vessel/air freight utilization; Customs clearance lead time; 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 presentations.

Competencies:

Knowledge and skill set required:

• 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.
• In-depth understanding of chemical handling, hazardous goods regulations and safety standards.
• 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

Qualification:

Nature of Experience:

is a must.

Interested candidates may also reach at ajay.gandhi@cielhr.com. Please mention your current CTC, expected CTC and notice period.