Senior Manager - Freight Forwarding

Purpose/Objective

Execute logistics of imported material from the vendor location to destined warehouse, managing all necessary documentation, insurance and clearances required for obtaining delivery of the material.
Logistics of inbound domestic materials.

Key Responsibilities of Role

- Strategy, Planning and Core Procurement:- Take necessary actions in own area of work to implement strategic initiatives (Group- wide/ CPO specific BU specific/ Site specific) as per plan.
- Customs & Logistics :- - Vendor Handling - Manage long-term and short-term contracts with logistics vendors basis cost and risk of late delivery - Manage relationships with transportation (including shipping, railway and road transportation), warehousing and security service providers - Monitor overall vendor service fees and service levels for logistics, warehousing, and security vendors - Maintain a database of current and prospective vendors and ensure lower cost by higher bargaining power by bundling of services wherever possible (across different BUs, Geographies, etc.
) - Evaluate alternative long-term transportation, logistics, and transportation strategies and make recommendations for the same - Transportation & Warehousing Evaluate, develop and implement logistics management systems/information system/ other software to optimize efficiencies Ensure timely, seamless execution of transactional tasks related to logistics management, including documentation and approvals Understand and support the tax and regulatory aspects of logistics, including international and inter/ intra- state Logistics - Data Management :- Responsible for collation of data related to Customs & Logistics across various business units Recommend opportunities to improve efficiency and synergy across various business units - Governance and Risk Management Governance Framework & Compliance Track and monitor adherence to defined governance framework across business units.
- Risk Management - Evaluate & prioritize the C&L risks for business units, impact and controllability for the same.
People Management :- - Set goals, review performance and provide feedback to team members to ensure a motivated and committed team - Identify development needs of team members and develop Individual Development Plans (IDP) - Develop team members on current and future functional focus areas aligned to the capability matrix and IDP guideline - Foster an environment of learning, excellence and innovation within the team

Technical Competencies

Inventory Management,Customs & Logistics Management,Supplier Relationship Management,Contract Formulation & Compliance

Qualifications and Experience

Education Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Science, Business, Logistics, Operations, Finance or related field.
Preferred certification in Foreign trade, EXIM process General Experience More than 8 years of experience in managing international air and sea logistics and customs working in logistics/supply chain/transportation function Technical Experience Prior experience of working in logistics/supply chain/transportation function with a comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes and procedures Exposure to technical regulations related to logistics such as import/export and customs regulations