The posting
Job Description
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



