About this role
Position: Plant Logistics Head
Designation: Deputy Manager - Senior Manager
Function: Logistics
Location: Jagiroad, Assam
Credentials: PGDM / MBA – Supply Chain
Responsibilities:
• Overall responsibility of Logistics operations for the Plant • Optimize the logistics cost through effective route planning and optimum freight utilization • Develop and implement distribution strategies to efficiently meet targeted service levels, minimize delivery errors, and maximize resource efficiency. • Adopt data-driven approach to formulate unit-level dispatch plan based on real-time cement stock monitoring in the plant, transit pipelines, and regional depots. • Manage transport vendors, ensuring strict adherence to placement schedules and order execution timelines. • Foster close collaboration with Sales, Production, and external transport partners to balance supply with market demand. • Liaise with Railway authorities (both Operating and Commercial divisions) to ensure timely rail dispatches • Champion road safety initiatives by regularly conducting awareness campaigns and safety briefings for drivers and transporters • Institute norms, process adherence in the function, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements • Drive digital transformation at unit level by spearheading the adoption of automation and advanced logistics technologies, and focus to reduce TAT and transit windows through these technological interventions • Continuously review and monitor performance of team members, and conduct capability building sessions for team members and departmental contractual workforce