Cluster Head - Shipping & Raw Material

Cluster Head - Shipping & Raw Material

Roles and Responsibilities

The Category Lead - Shipping Services Procurement will be responsible for:

• Sourcing of Dry Bulk Cargo handling and chartering services
• Chartering vessels to transport bulk materials such as Clinker, Gypsum, Limestone, Cement, etc.
• Managing stevedoring and handling service contracts
• Managing import and export shipments and overseeing documentation
• Overseeing customs clearance of cargo
• Managing various agencies including CHA, agents, shipping lines, port authorities, handling and logistics agencies
• Forecasting shipping costs and understanding freight dynamics
• Identifying and taking mitigating actions for factors impacting sea freight
• Managing and overseeing international trade and financing options
• Understanding various modes of international payments and financing

Behavioural Skills

• Analytical
• Humble
• Initiative-driven

Technical Skills

The ideal candidate should possess in-depth knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Sourcing of Dry Bulk Cargo handling and chartering services
• Import and export procedures and documentation
• Customs clearance processes
• Understanding of shipping cost dynamics
• Factors impacting sea freight
• International trade and finance
• Various modes of international payments and financing

Non-Negotiable Skills

• Sourcing of Dry Bulk Cargo handling and chartering services
• Import & Export procedure and Documentation
• Understanding of shipping cost dynamics

Experience

• 12-15 years of experience in procurement of services pertaining to Dry Bulk Cargo handling and chartering
• Significant experience in the Cement industry

Education Qualification

• Bachelor of Engineering in any field
• Diploma in Ship Chartering / International Trade

Certification Required

No specific certifications required

Experience Level

Executive Level