Logistics Head

Job Description : LOGISTICS HEAD WEST AFRICAN REGION Experience in handling railways , trucks and port operations Experience in coal and iron ore or metals industry · Create and implement best logistics practice including strategy, processes and procedures to improve operational and financial performance · • Plan, manage and evaluate performance of logistics partners viz. subcontractor, SETRAG and GSEZ. · • Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and costs · • Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery · • Resolve problems concerning transportation/logistics systems/customer issues · • Identify inefficiencies and cost optimisation opportunities · • Ensure inventory accuracy and manage stock movements with reports, and process documents. · • Manage and develop team and delivers best practice results and continuous improvements · • Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance · • Responsible for departmental budget and control · • Develop strong relationships with logistics partners · • Coordination with shipping team for required quantity and quality available at port for export · • Ensure products are transported appropriately to ensure quality of goods during transportation · • Ensure compliance of health, safety and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures and conduct or review environmental audits for logistics activities on regular intervals Experience/Qualification · • Professional with an experience of 15 to 20 years of working in logistics/supply chain/ transportation function with a comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes and procedures · • 4 Year University degree in supply chain management, operations, logistics, business administration or transportation · • Firm grasp of supply chain, inventory, distribution, business, and management principles · • Excellent negotiation and analytical skills and commercial awareness · • Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both oral and written · • Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects · • Professional with experience of interaction/coordination with SETRAG/railway authorities shall be preferred

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