Deputy Manager - Techno Commercial (Logistics & Procurement)

Deputy Manager - Techno Commercial IFF

Strategy, Planning and Core Procurement :-

Take necessary actions in own area of work to implement strategic initiatives (Group- wide/ CPO specific BU specific/ Site specific) as per plan.

Customs & Logistics :-

Vendor Handling

• Manage long-term and short-term contracts with logistics vendors basis cost and risk of late delivery
• Manage relationships with transportation (including shipping, railway and road transportation), warehousing and security service providers 
• Monitor overall vendor service fees and service levels for logistics, warehousing, and security vendors
• Maintain a database of current and prospective vendors and ensure lower cost by higher bargaining power by bundling of services wherever possible (across different BUs, Geographies, etc.)
• Evaluate alternative long-term transportation, logistics, and transportation strategies and make recommendations for the same

 

Transportation & Warehousing

• Evaluate, develop and implement logistics management systems/information system/ other software to optimize efficiencies
• Ensure timely, seamless execution of transactional tasks related to logistics management, including documentation and approvals 
• Understand and support the tax and regulatory aspects of logistics, including international and inter/ intra- state Logistics

Data Management :-

• Responsible for collation of data related to Customs & Logistics across various business units 
• Recommend opportunities to improve efficiency and synergy across various business units

Governance and Risk Management :-

Governance Framework & Compliance

• Track and monitor adherence to defined governance framework across business units 
• Risk Management
• Evaluate & prioritize the C&L  risks for business units, impact and controllability for the same

People Management :-

• Set goals, review performance and provide feedback to team members to ensure a motivated and committed team
• Identify development needs of team members and develop Individual Development Plans (IDP)
• Develop team members on current and future functional focus areas aligned to the capability matrix and IDP guideline
• Foster an environment of learning, excellence and innovation within the team

Education                                              

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Science, Business, Logistics, Operations, Finance or related field. Preferred certification in Foreign trade, EXIM process

General Experience

More than 8 years of experience in managing international air and sea logistics and customs working in logistics/supply chain/transportation function

Technical Experience

Prior experience of working in logistics/supply chain/transportation function with a comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes and procedures

  Exposure to technical regulations related to logistics such as import/export and customs regulations

Experience Level

Mid Level