Team Lead/Senior Team Lead - Logistics

Job Title

Team Lead/Sr. Team Lead - Logistics

Reporting to

Global Operation Lead- Logistics

Skip level Reporting

GBS Head

Function

SCM

Location

India, Pune

SECTION II: PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

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Purpose of Role

We are looking for a Team Lead for Logistics function, where the requirement is:

• A qualified team leader to manage the logistics team.
• Responsible for supervising, managing and motivating team members.
• Able to act proactively to ensure smooth team operations and effective collaboration.
• Knowledge of Exim Policy, Incoterms, Payment Terms, UCP Rules
• Conversant with Customs Rules and regulation for import & export
• knowledge of the International Logistic & transportation industry.
• Conversant with handling of hazardous cargo shipment
• Complete knowledge of export-import shipment process ( Air, rail, Ocean)
• Excellence in MIS & presentation to the management team.
• Decision-making skills.
• Team Size to manage - 8-12 direct reportee.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor team performance and report on metrics.
• Listen to team members’ feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts.
• Leading the improvement/Automation projects, streamlining the process, and maintaining 100% compliances.
• Responsible for complete export shipment planning process as per incoterms and customer orders – right from cargo readiness to shipment and b/l release - from multiple loading ports in India
•  Achieving Monthly export dispatch targets – from multiple manufacturing plants in India
• Follow up - with shipping companies and forwarding agents for bookings.
• Follow up - with forwarding agent and CHA's for timely gate in the port and advance loading list send to shipping co.
• Responsible for timely updation of shipment status in SAP.
• Coordination with Customer service teams for shipment updation to customers
• Coordination with planners , dispatch teams, QC teams at plants.
• Coordination with CHAs, transporters, freight forwarders, shipping lines, third party inspection agencies. Resolution of issues related to shipments with customs, shipping lines, CFS, other allied agencies.
• Responsible for MIS reporting.
• Ensure export/import laws and regulations in the importing ports at respective destination countries are adhered to.
• Responsible for KPIs related to timely delivery and shipment costs.
• Provide advance container volume forecast to shipping lines, CHAS, Transporters

Involvement in Global Logistics for respective given region like - NAM, EU, APAC, LATAM etc.
Would be also responsible for Pre-shipment & post- Shipment whenever required.

Strategic : Tactical %

60:40%

SECTION III:  JOB REQUIREMENTS

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Total Experience in Yrs. (Minimum required)

08-14 years

Qualification

MBA in SCM/IB/Operation, Any Bachelors with relevant experience.

Specific or Additional Certifications (if Any) required

Diploma in EXIM /SCM /logistics

Technical Skills Requirement

Material management / import export management / Supply chain management / Proficient in Excel /Proficient in English with command in excellent communication.

Behavioral Skills Requirement

People management, computer skills with SAP, Strong Communication and Co-ordination & Interpersonal Skills, Time management , focused to work.

Preferred Sectors for sourcing the talent

Manufacturing Unit