Logistics Manager

Location: Angul

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