Assistant Manager Logistics (Gases)

Role & responsibilities

Job Summary/ Objective:

The Sr. Engineer/ Assistant Manager Logistics (Gases) will be responsible for end-to-end International and Domestic Logistics of Industrial/ Specialty/ Hazardous Gases required for Semiconductor Manufacturing. The role will cover planning and execution of Import/ Export and Domestic movements, Bulk and Packaged Gases, Cylinders, Cylinder Packs/ Bundles, applicable Tube Trailers, Cryogenic/ Bulk Gas Transportation Units and other approved Gas Transportation systems, Storage interfaces, Returnable Containers/ Gas Assets and Reverse Logistics.

The position will coordinate with Suppliers, Procurement, Projects, Facilities/ Utilities, Manufacturing, EHS, Finance, Stores/ Warehouse, Customs & Trade Compliance and 3PL/ 4PL Logistics Service Providers including Customs House Agents (CHA), Freight Forwarders, Transporters, DGFT Consultants and Trade/ Regulatory Consultants to ensure safe, compliant, timely and cost-effective material movement.

For Gases Logistics: The role will primarily focus on logistics of Industrial, Specialty and applicable Hazardous Gases in Bulk and Packaged forms, including Cylinders, Bundles/ Packs, Tube Trailers/ appropriate Gas Transport Units, Cryogenic/ Bulk Gas Transportation and other approved gas transportation systems, along with safe storage/ unloading interfaces, returnable gas containers and Reverse Logistics.

The candidate shall possess strong awareness of material classification and documentation including applicable HS/ HTS Classification, UN Number, CAS Number, SDS, Hazard Classification, Packaging/ Labelling and Dangerous Goods transportation requirements. Working knowledge of applicable Customs, DGFT, PESO, Pollution Control Board, BIS/ QCO, IATA DGR, IMDG and other relevant regulatory/ safety requirements will be preferred.

• Execute/ manage end-to-end International and Domestic Logistics for Gases required for Semiconductor Manufacturing, covering Import, Export, Domestic Transportation, Storage/ Warehousing interface and Reverse Logistics.
• Plan and coordinate logistics from Global and Domestic Suppliers through Air, Sea, Road and applicable Multimodal Transportation while ensuring compliance with product-specific safety and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with 3PL/ 4PL Logistics Service Providers including CHA, Freight Forwarders, Hazardous/ Dangerous Goods Transporters, Specialized Gas Logistics/ DG Transport operators, DGFT Consultants and Trade/ Regulatory Consultants.
• Review and maintain complete Logistics and Dangerous Goods Documentation including Commercial Invoice, Packing List, SDS, applicable Dangerous Goods Declaration, Transport Documents, Certificates, Permits/ Licences, applicable UN/ Hazard Classification, Product Identification and shipment supporting documents.
• Possess working knowledge of Indian Import/ Export regulations and applicable requirements of Customs, DGFT, PESO, Pollution Control Board, BIS/ QCO and transportation/ storage requirements governing Chemicals, Gases and Hazardous Materials.
• Ensure Logistics Service Providers follow applicable Safety, Packaging, Labelling, Vehicle/ Equipment, PPE, Emergency Response and Material Handling requirements in coordination with EHS and relevant SMEs.
• Coordinate Warehouse/ Stores/ Gas Storage/ Receiving interfaces, material receipt, delivery scheduling, Cylinder/ Bundle/ Applicable Bulk Gas Transportation Unit/ Gas Container receipt and dispatch, unloading/ handover coordination, inventory-document reconciliation and discrepancy/ damage reporting.
• Coordinate Reverse Logistics of empty Cylinders, Gas Containers, applicable Transport Units, Gas Vessel and other Returnable Gas Assets.
• Maintain Daily Shipment Report (DSR), Shipment Trackers, Logistics Master Data, Document Repositories, Freight/ Logistics Cost Data, Demurrage/ Detention data and KPI/ MIS reports.
• Use Advanced MS Excel for shipment tracking, data reconciliation, Lookups, PivotTables, ageing/ exception analysis, KPI reporting and management MIS. Power Query exposure will be an added advantage.
• Analyse Logistics KPIs, transportation constraints, delays, operational risks and cost improvement opportunities and drive/ support corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Work cross-functionally with Procurement, Projects, Facilities/ Utilities, Manufacturing, EHS, Finance, Stores/ Warehouse, Customs & Trade Compliance, Security and external Logistics partners.
• Maintain high standards of documentation accuracy, regulatory compliance, audit readiness and adherence to Logistics SOPs/ Work Instructions/ Checklists.

For Sr. Engineer/ Assistant Manager Logistics (Gases):

• Hands-on exposure to Logistics of Industrial/ Specialty/ Hazardous Gases used in Manufacturing/ Semiconductor/ Electronics or other High-Tech Industries.
• Practical exposure to Bulk and Packaged Gas Logistics including applicable Cylinders, Cylinder Packs/ Bundles, Tube Trailers, Cryogenic/ Bulk Transport Units and other approved Gas Transportation systems.
• Ability to understand Gas SDS and relevant material information including UN Number, CAS Number, Hazard Classification and specific Transportation/ Storage precautions.
• Working knowledge of applicable requirements for transportation, handling, storage and movement of compressed/ liquefied/ cryogenic gases and high-pressure gas containers/ vessels.
• Coordinate availability, delivery schedules, vehicle/ vessel turnaround and Return/ Reverse Logistics of empty Cylinders, Gas Containers, Transport Units and other Returnable Gas Assets.
• Coordinate safe receiving/ unloading/ handover interfaces with Facilities/ Utilities, EHS, Stores/ Warehouse and approved Gas Suppliers/ Logistics Service Providers.
• Working awareness of applicable PESO requirements and other relevant Statutory/ Safety requirements governing Transportation and Storage of Gases.

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering/ Chemical Technology/ Mechanical Engineering/ Production Engineering/ Industrial Engineering/ Petrochemical Engineering/ Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry/ Science or other relevant technical discipline from a recognized institution.
• Candidates with strong hands-on experience in Industrial/ Specialty/ Electronic-grade Gas Logistics, Gas Transportation and applicable regulatory requirements may also be considered.
• Candidates possessing a relevant Master's Degree in Engineering/ Chemistry/ Science/ Management will have an added advantage.
• PG Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree in Export-Import Management, Shipping Management, Logistics or Supply Chain Management will be preferred/ considered an added advantage.
• Valid IATA DGR/ Dangerous Goods Certification appropriate to the job function will be strongly preferred; candidates with relevant experience and willingness to obtain/ maintain required certification may also be considered.
• Relevant training/ practical exposure relating to PESO, Hazardous Gas Safety/ SDS/ Dangerous Goods Classification/ Transportation and Emergency Response training will be an added advantage.

Preferred candidate profile

Experience Level/ Grade Fit:

• Sr. Engineer (C-2): Preferably 4 – 6 years of relevant hands-on experience in Gases Logistics, Dangerous Goods Logistics, International/ Domestic Logistics, Import-Export, Transportation, Warehousing and Supply Chain Operations.
• Assistant Manager (C-3): Preferably 6 – 10 years of relevant experience in Gases Logistics with demonstrated ownership of Logistics execution, LSP management, regulatory compliance coordination, operational risk management, Logistics MIS/ KPIs and process improvement.
• Final designation/ grade may be determined based on the candidate's overall relevant experience, functional depth and organizational fit.

Preferred Industry Experience:

Candidates having relevant Logistics/ Supply Chain experience from the following industries will be preferred:

• Semiconductor/ Electronics Manufacturing/ Semiconductor Fab or associated supply chain.
• Industrial/ Specialty/ Electronic-grade Gases.
• Industrial Gas Manufacturing and Distribution.
• Pharmaceutical/ High-Purity Process Industries involving controlled hazardous-material logistics.
• EPC/ Greenfield Manufacturing Projects having significant Chemical/ Gas Logistics scope.
• Specialized 3PL/ 4PL, Freight Forwarding or Dangerous Goods Logistics organizations handling Chemicals/ Gases.

Semiconductor Industry experience will be preferred but should not be mandatory, provided the candidate has strong Chemical/ Gas Logistics, Dangerous Goods, Compliance and Manufacturing-sector experience.

Gases Logistics Candidate - Preferred Experience:

• Industrial/ Specialty/ Hazardous Gas Logistics.
• Bulk and Packaged Gas transportation.
• Gas Cylinder/ Bundle/ applicable Tube Trailer/ Bulk Gas Transportation exposure.
• High-pressure/ liquefied/ cryogenic gas logistics exposure, as applicable.
• Gas SDS, UN/ CAS Number and Hazard Classification awareness.
• PESO and applicable Gas Transportation/ Storage compliance awareness.
• International/ Domestic movement and Customs/ DGFT coordination.
• Cylinder/ Container/ Gas Vessel turnaround and Reverse Logistics.
• Coordination with Gas Suppliers, transporters and specialized LSPs.
• Logistics MIS, KPI and Advanced Excel.
• Experience handling Electronic-grade/ High-purity Specialty Gases for Semiconductor/ Electronics Manufacturing will be a significant advantage.

IT/ Analytical Skills: Strong proficiency in MS Excel including Lookups, Pivot Tables, Data Reconciliation, Data Analysis, Exception/ Ageing Analysis and KPI Reporting. Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems such as SAP/ SAP S/4HANA/ SAP MM. Exposure to Power Query, TMS, Warehouse Management or Logistics/ Trade Compliance systems will be an added advantage.