Regional Logistics Head

Purpose/Objective

The Regional Logistics Head ensures efficient and cost-effective logistics operations by developing and implementing strategies, managing budgets, optimizing performance, and collaborating with sales and plant teams to support business objectives and meet regional demand.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Strategic Planning and Execution: - Develop regional logistics strategies to effectively serve the region and to support overall business objectives.

- Implement initiatives to optimize warehouse management and cost-efficiency.

Operational Management: - Ensure fulfilment of daily, weekly, and monthly demands.

- Oversee warehouse operations to ensure efficient storage, handling, and distribution of cement products.

Budgeting and Cost Management: - Plan and manage logistics budgets, focusing on cost control and efficiency.

- Analyse logistics data to optimize transportation routes, volumes, and modes of dispatch (rail, road) Coordination and Execution: - Work closely with sales teams (TSO) to understand demand forecasts and plan logistics accordingly.

- Collaborate with plant teams to ensure timely production and dispatch of cement products.

- Ensure compliance with regional regulations and company policies.

Performance Optimization: - Implement strategies to serve the market at optimum cost.

- Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions to enhance efficiency.

- Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and develop training programs for team members.

Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Standards - Ensure adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and corporate policies within Logistics.

- Conduct regular compliance audits to monitor adherence to legal and regulatory standards.

- Prepare and submit detailed compliance reports to senior management, highlighting areas of concern and improvement.

Ethical Standards - Use ethical reasoning to guide decisions, considering the broader impact on the organization and stakeholders.

- Ensure all communications, both verbal and written, reflect the organization's commitment to integrity and ethics.

Ethics and Governance Integration - Ensure that ethical guidelines are integrated into all aspects of departmental planning and operations.

- Align departmental activities with the organization's governance framework, ensuring compliance with established policies.

- Establish accountability measures to ensure adherence to governance and ethical standards across the department.

Internal Controls and Risk Management - Develop and implement robust internal control systems to safeguard against financial and operational leakages.

- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential threats to departmental operations.

- Monitor internal controls through regular audits and reviews, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.

Policy Adherence and Development - Implement and enforce organizational policies to maintain consistency and alignment with corporate objectives.

- Contribute to policy development by providing feedback and insights from departmental operations.

Key Stakeholders - Internal: - Chief Logistics Officer - Lead Primary Logistics - Lead - Cost & Serviceability - Lead Supply Planner - Regional Logistics Head - Head Plant logistics.

- Secondary Logistics Key Stakeholders - External: - Transportation Providers - Regulatory Authorities

Technical Competencies

Budget Management and Resource Allocation-Cements,End-to-End Logistics Management,Transportation Management,Market and Competitive Analysis-Cements,Stakeholder Management,Strategic Planning And Execution,Data-Driven Decision Making

Qualifications and Experience

Education Qualification - MBA in Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.

Work Experience (Range of years years of experience in logistics management, supply chain optimization, or operations management.

Industry Knowledge - Demonstrate in-depth understanding and proficiency in regional logistics strategies, warehouse management, and cost control.