Senior Logistics Manager

Location: Bhuj

Job Description – Senior Manager /AGM Logistics:

Job Title - Sr. Manager / AGM - Logistics

Job Location
- Kutch, Gujarat (Factory)
Report to - Head – Supply Chain
Qualification
- Master’s degreein Logistics/Supply Chain/Operations(MBA/PGDM) preferred.
Experience- 18+ years of progressive experience in logistics, fleet,and port operations.
Industry
- Chemical Manufacturing Company
CTC Budget
- Up to 30 LPA (Based on Experience & Competencies)

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for managing large fleets (internal and external), overseeing the end-to-end movement of finished goods from manufacturing plants to port/customs locations, and ensuring efficient return logistics. The role demands strong focus on achieving OTIF metrics, maintaining compliance, optimizing transportation costs, managing partner relationships, and driving operational excellence while building and developing a high- performing logistics team.

Key Responsibilities:

Fleet & Transport Management
Oversee operation and utilization of large fleets(company-owned and outsourced), ensuring timely dispatch, availability, and optimal load planning.
Ensure preventive and breakdown maintenance programs for vehicles to ensure compliance with operational and safety standards to maximize monthly trips / vehicle
Monitor GPS/fleet tracking to ensure vehicle safety, route adherence, and efficient turnaround times.
End-to-End Logistics Execution
Manage dispatch of finished goods from manufacturing plants to domestic and export ports/customs points.
Coordinate reverse logistics for return shipments, rejected materials, and containers.
Ensure documentation accuracy for customs, export,and port handling, avoiding penalties and delays.
OTIF & Service Delivery
Drive On Time in Full (OTIF) deliveries as per customer and export commitments.
Define and enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with transporters and logistics partners.
Continuously monitor delivery performance against set benchmarks.
Compliance &Safety
Ensure compliance with RTO, port, customs,and hazardous material transportation norms (specific to bromine & chemicals).
Maintain adherence to company’s safety, quality, and sustainability policies.
Conduct periodic audits on fleet, documentation, and driver certifications.
Cost & Efficiency Management
Optimize transportation costs through route planning, consolidation, and load optimization.
Support commercial with inputsfor freight rates and contracts with transporters and port service providers.
Reduce demurrage, detention, and port handling charges through proactive coordination.
Stakeholder & Partner Management
Build and sustain long-term partnerships with transporters, shipping lines, and logistics vendors.
Liaise with port authorities and customs officials to ensure priority cargo handling and faster clearance.
Collaborate with internal teams (Production, Sales,Finance, Commercial, Export-Import) to align logistics with business needs.
Reporting & Analytics
Maintain real-time dashboards on logistics performance, fleet utilization, OTIF, cost, and compliance.
Present weekly/monthly performance reportsto senior management with actionable insights.
Track KPIs such as cost per ton/km, fleet utilization %, and vehicle turnaround time.
Team Leadership & Development
Lead and mentor logistic steams across multiple plants and port operations.
Build a culture of accountability, safety, and performance orientation.
Drive continuous learning and capability buildingin the logistics team, especially in compliance, digital tools, and efficiency practices.
Skills &

Competencies:

Technical & Functional Competencies
Own fleet management :
Ensure ≥95% fleet availability and functional,
average number of trips / month as agreed with management on regular basis
Logistics Operations:
Achieve ≥95% OTIF month on month
Achieve nil demurrages
Achieve ≥95% SLA adherence
Achieve ≥95% OTIF on vessel
Cost Optimization:
Track and monitor transportation cost budget
Continuously improve / reduce cost
Vehicle maintenance cost within budget
Regulatory Compliance : 100% compliance with RTO/port/hazardous norms,zero penalties/demurrage.
Dashboard/Analytics:
100% TMS adoption; ≥95% dashboard accuracy; publish weekly/monthly…