General Manager

Job Description

About Business

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 organizations 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:

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field; Masters degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management.

Work Experience (Range Of Years)

At least 15+ 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.

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