General Manager - Logistics Operations

Job Description:

Role & Responsibilities:

- Handling general administration of the assigned area and accountable for monitoring the overall sales operations & managing profit through Channel sales & institutional sales.

- Survey proposed new business area / depots.

- Vendor development: Sourcing Fleet owners and open market vendors to ensure hassle-free Services to the customers.

- Develop and implement effective supply chain strategies to meet the demands of a fast-paced fashion industry.

- Collaborate with production, procurement, and inventory management teams to optimize stock levels and ensure timely availability of products.

- Plan and execute logistics for back-to-back procurement and sales with steel plants and distributors.

- Procure cost effective freight rates from multiple transporters for material movement.

- Work closely with sourcing and sales teams to align procurement with order fulfillment.

- Manage logistics for TMT Bars, Structural Steel, and other steel products across multiple geographies.

- Work with multiple transporters and distributors across procurement hubs/ warehouses of suppliers.

- Plan daily dispatches based on real-time sales orders and ensure just-in-time deliveries.

- Optimize logistics between steel plants, distributors, and customers.

- Arrange trucks/trailers for both bulk and retail orders to meet delivery timelines.

- Finalize freight rates and terms with transporters to achieve competitive pricing and ensure minimal dead freight.

- Negotiate rates with transporters for both plant pick-ups and distributor dispatches.

- Ensure optimal truck utilization to minimize logistics costs and increase profitability.

- Manage and optimize the distribution network to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products to customers globally.

- Collaborate with third-party logistics partners to streamline transportation and distribution processes.

- Implement inventory control measures to minimize stockouts, overstock situations, and losses.

- Regularly analyze and report on inventory levels, identifying opportunities for improvement.

- Reduce the C&T and shortages by minimum 20% of the last FY.

- Preparation of detailed report of the blended costs, negotiation with clients for rate finalization.

- Smooth Transition of new Depots & upcoming depots.

- Client Relationship & Satisfaction monthly review with client teams.

- Quarterly visit to all depots.

- Meeting with key customers of client on monthly / periodic basis.

- Review Qty. confirmations / POD / DVR / stock audits on monthly basis.

- Getting any specific approvals from client.

- Timely bill processing and payment follow up with client.

- Cost Optimization / Control.

- Liaising with Railway & other Authorities.