Plant Logistics Head

Adani Group; Lakheri; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Adani Group is seeking a seasoned Head Plant Logistics to oversee end-to-end logistics from order management to dispatch planning across plants and dealers. You will lead a dedicated team, optimize transport operations, and drive cost-efficient freight solutions while ensuring timely deliveries.

Responsibilities include managing SAP-based order flows, coordinating with transport unions and rail authorities, monitoring dispatch performance, and implementing continuous improvements to enhance

Qualifications

• Education Qualification - MBA in Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Industrial Engineering.
• Work Experience (Range of years) - 10-12 years of experience in plant logistics management, production scheduling, and dispatch coordination.
• Industry Knowledge - Demonstrate expertise in logistics operations, production alignment, and dispatch efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end logistics from order management to dispatch planning.
• Monitor SAP-driven orders and optimize dispatch priorities.
• Manage transport unions and inbound/outbound logistics.
• Coordinate with transporters and rail authorities to minimize delays.
• Analyze freight costs across road and rail and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead logistics team and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Contingency planning

Continuous process improvement

Fleet management

Freight management

Operational excellence

Operational planning

Rail logistics

SLA management

Education

MBA in Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Purpose/Objective

• The Head Plant Logistics is responsible for managing the entire logistics process, from order management to dispatch planning, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of products.
• This role handles transport union relations, coordinates logistics for inbound materials, optimizes freight costs, and monitors performance metrics.
• By leading a dedicated team and collaborating with external partners, the Head Plant Logistics ensures operational excellence and cost-effective transportation solutions.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Order Management and Dispatch Planning: - Monitor and manage orders received via SAP, prioritizing dispatches based on truck size and delivery urgency.
• - Plan and execute dispatches from the plant to warehouses/Dealers, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Transport and Material Logistics: - Oversee transport union relations and manage logistics for inward materials (clinker and fly ash, etc.) and outward final product (cement).
• - Coordinate with transporters and railway authorities to optimize loading times and minimize delays.
• Freight and Cost Management: - Analyse and manage freight costs for various modes of dispatch, including road and rail.
• - Ensure cost-effective transportation solutions while maintaining service quality.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: - Conduct loading time analyses to ensure dispatches are completed within specified time frames.
• - Track and report daily dispatch metrics, including mix of dispatches and freight costs.
• Team Leadership and Coordination: - Lead and support the In Charge Trucking, Team Member - Team Trucking, In Charge Rail, and Team Member - Team Rail positions.
• - Facilitate effective communication and coordination within the logistics team to achieve operational goals.
• Commercial Acumen - Drive commercial success by contributing to the development and implementation of strategies that enhance revenue and market position.
• - Identify and leverage new business opportunities to maximize organizational growth.
• Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Standards - Ensure adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and corporate policies within Logistics.
• - Conduct regular compliance audits to monitor adherence to legal and regulatory standards.
• - Prepare and submit detailed compliance reports to senior management, highlighting areas of concern and improvement.
• Ethical Standards - Use ethical reasoning to guide decisions, considering the broader impact on the organization and stakeholders.
• - Ensure all communications, both verbal and written, reflect the organization’s commitment to integrity and ethics.
• Ethics and Governance Integration - Ensure that ethical guidelines are integrated into all aspects of departmental planning and operations.
• - Align departmental activities with the organization’s governance framework, ensuring compliance with established policies.
• - Establish accountability measures to ensure adherence to governance and ethical standards across the department.
• Internal Controls and Risk Management - Develop and implement robust internal control systems to safeguard against financial and operational leakages.
• - Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential threats to departmental operations.
• - Monitor internal controls through regular audits and reviews, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.
• Policy Adherence and Development - Implement and enforce organizational policies to maintain consistency and alignment with corporate objectives.
• - Contribute to policy development by providing feedback and insights from departmental operations.
• Key Stakeholders - Internal: - Lead Primary Logistics - Team Member - Trucking Logistics - Team Member - Rail Logistics - Secondary Logistics
• Key Stakeholders - External: - Transport Unions - Railway Authorities - Transportation Providers - Warehouse Managers

Technical Competencies

• Contingency Planning-Cements
• Continuous Process Improvement-Cements
• Fleet Management-Cements
• Freight Management-Cements
• Operational Excellence & Innovation-Cements
• Operational Planning-Cements
• Rail Logistics & Supply Chain Management-Cements
• Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management-Cements

Qualifications and Experience

• Education Qualification - MBA in Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Industrial Engineering.
• Work Experience (Range of years) - 10-12 years of experience in plant logistics management, production scheduling, and dispatch coordination.
• Industry Knowledge - Demonstrate expertise in logistics operations, production alignment, and dispatch efficiency.