Logistics Manager

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