General Manager

Job Category Commercial and Logistics Operations About Business Adani Group Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat India Over the years Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O M practices benchmarked to global standards With four IG-rated businesses it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India Adani Power Limited APL Adani Power Limited APL a part of the diversified Adani Group is the largest private thermal power producer in India We have a power generation capacity of 15 250 MW comprising thermal power plants in Gujarat Maharashtra Karnataka Rajasthan Chhattisgarh Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand and a 40 MW solar power project in Gujarat Job Purpose The purpose of this role is to lead and oversee the entire domestic coal transportation operations ensuring efficient timely and cost-effective coal movement to power plants The Section Head will also focus on strategy development vendor and stakeholder coordination compliance and continuous process improvement to support the organization s fuel requirements and operational goals Responsibilities Section Head Domestic Coal Transportation Coal Transportation Strategy and Execution Develop and implement transportation strategies to optimize coal logistics ensuring cost efficiency and timely delivery Plan and manage large-scale coal transportation schedules accounting for seasonal demands and regulatory requirements Ensure compliance with environmental safety and regulatory standards during coal transportation Vendor and Contract Management Lead vendor selection and contract negotiations ensuring favourable terms and reliability in coal transportation Oversee vendor performance regularly reviewing KPIs and addressing any issues impacting service quality Establish long-term partnerships with key suppliers to ensure sustained support for transportation needs Stakeholder Coordination and Support Coordinate with internal departments finance accounting operations to facilitate smooth transportation and tracking of coal Provide regular updates to management on coal movement status cost considerations and operational challenges Engage with external partners including transportation agencies customs officials and regulatory bodies to resolve any transportation-related issues Financial and Budget Oversight Prepare and monitor transportation budgets ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals Track transportation costs and work with finance teams to ensure timely payments and cost allocation Implement cost-saving initiatives to enhance profitability within the transportation function Process Improvement and Compliance Lead initiatives to streamline transportation processes improving efficiency and minimizing delays Ensure adherence to safety and environmental standards in all transportation activities Stay updated on transportation regulations and implement changes as necessary to maintain compliance People and Team Engagement Participate in the recruitment process to attract and retain skilled personnel for the maintenance team Drive and enhance employee engagement and retention across the team to sustain a positive workplace culture Lead inspire and mentor the team to foster a high-performance culture and ensure cross skilling through job rotation technical and behavioral trainings Key Stakeholders - Internal Engineering Team Quality Team Project Team Sites Team Operations Maintenance O M Team Safety Team Finance Team Key Stakeholders - External Vendors Peer Companies Qualifications Educational Qualification Bachelor s degree in Engineering Supply Chain Logistics or a related field Master s degree in Business Administration Logistics or Supply Chain Management Work Experience Range of years At least 12 years in coal or bulk commodity transportation logistics or supply chain management along with prior experience in a leadership role with responsibilities in large-scale logistics or transportation operations Preferred Industry Power or energy sector mining logistics companies specializing in bulk transport or supply chain management firms