Job Description

Role Context:
This role is positioned as a

critical leadership anchor within the SCM–Logistics function , working closely with the overall SCM leadership to drive operational excellence, resilience, and scale. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in

shaping logistics strategy while ensuring flawless execution , particularly across high-volume road and rail movements in a manufacturing environment.
The position requires a professional who combines

strategic depth with hands-on operational command , and who can seamlessly step in to lead complex logistics operations when required.

Candidate Requirements
Education
B.Tech / B.E.

(Mandatory)
Post-Graduate qualification in Supply Chain Management

(MBA / PGDM / equivalent – Mandatory)
Experience
15+ years

of experience in

Supply Chain / Logistics within the manufacturing sector .
Demonstrated expertise in managing

large-scale road and rail logistics operations .
Experience working in

complex, multi-stakeholder industrial environments .
Exposure to high-volume, asset-intensive industries (steel, metals, cement, power, heavy engineering) preferred.

Key Accountabilities:
Drive

end-to-end logistics operations

across road and rail for inbound, outbound, and inter-unit movements.
Translate SCM priorities into

robust logistics execution plans , ensuring cost, service, and safety objectives are consistently met.
Lead

freight strategy, transporter development, contract negotiations, and performance governance .
Own

railway coordination, rake planning, route optimization, and multimodal logistics efficiency .
Partner closely with

manufacturing, projects, sales, commercial, and finance teams

to enable uninterrupted operations.
Play an active role in

capacity planning, disruption management, and contingency readiness .
Strengthen

process discipline, digitization initiatives, and continuous improvement

within logistics.
Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to senior logistics teams, building long-term functional capability.
Ensure full compliance with

statutory, safety, and regulatory requirements

governing transportation and logistics.

What We’re Looking For
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of

logistics cost drivers
Ability to operate with

strategic perspective and execution rigor
High level of

ownership, judgment, and operational maturity
Confident stakeholder management across internal leadership and external partners
Leadership presence with the ability to influence outcomes without formal escalation

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