Transport Control Tower Manager 1

INTERNAL

• India Supply Chain team
• Projects Team
• Site Procurement & Transportation team
• Indirect Sourcing Team
• Warranty team
• Logistics Co-ordinateurs of Participating Units
• TCT Teams in other régions
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• EXTERNAL
• Customers
• Suppliers
• Logistics Service Providers

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• Manage Transport & Logistics function for Alstom, India at Bangalore and other sites
• Lead a team of Transport & Logistics in the areas of Transport, Imports, Exports, from the transaction and compliance perspective.
• Managing the Transport & Logistics services Sourcing and Contracts Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and implementing processes for Transport and Logistics cost optimization to meet the management challenges,
• Manage the Logistic Service Providers (LSPs) - Transporters, Freight forwarders, Custom handling agents, Outsourcing partners etc.,
• Manage the Outbound and Inbound Logistics planning and operations related to Raw materials and Finished goods with the Logistic Service Providers (LSPs).
• Manage Service Level Agreement (SLA) for contracting with Logistics Service providers (LSPs) based on Project & Factory requirements,
• Working with the Supply Chain team, Project team, Indirect tax team and other internal and external stakeholders to coordinate the actions related to Transport & Logistics, Trade compliance, Customs duty, Export/Import, Duty benefits etc.,
• Manage the optimization of the Route planning, Transport planning, Freight planning, and negotiate the best possible option for lowest cost and lowest lead time.
• Managing and monitoring the analysis of Actual Vs Budgeted cost on overall Transport & Logistics operations,
• Supporting Tendering team with Transport & Logistic cost calculation, Risk assessment & mitigation plans,
• Manage SAP, EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) and Quality compliance as per company norms,
• Manage and implement the Transport & Logistics related processes, developing, motivating and leading a team for achieving the Logistics objectives.
• Manage Qualification of Logistic Service Providers (LSPs) after Technical and commercial evaluation, and managing supplier relationship
• Ensure that personnel operate in an environment that complies with the organization EHS policies

Qualifications & Skills:

EDUCATION

• Graduate Degree holder in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation or Associated discipline

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Strong Leadership Qualities – Should be able to Lead Large complex structures
• Change Management Capabilities-Should be able to weave the Change Management priorities in the execution culture of the organisation
• Problem Solving driven attitudinal skills accompanied with a sense of urgency
• Flexible and willing to work in Matrix organisation structure

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE 

1. Should have handled Transportation Contracts and Execution for Mid to Large sized Organisations operating across Multiple sites in India and Overseas
2. Should be capable of Managing Transport & Logistics budgeting and spend analysis
3. Should be familiar with Customs & Port handling opérations

EXPERIENCE / SKILL SET

• Should have around 15+ years in manufacturing industry with relevant experience in below functions:
• Transportation
• Inbound and Outbound Logistics management
• Freight management
• Transport & Logistics services sourcing and contracting
• IT Skills: MS office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Language Skills: Proficient in English, Hindi language