General Manager - Logistics Operations

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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.