Logistics Lead

Job Title: Lead – Logistics

Location: Vadodara

Department: Supply Chain

Reports To: Category Head- Logistics / PPM

Project: Gas to Power Project Execution

Job Purpose

To lead and manage all logistics operations for the Gas to Power project, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant transportation, handling, and delivery of equipment and materials across global and domestic supply chains.

Key Responsibilities

• Logistics Planning & Execution
• Develop and implement logistics strategies aligned with project schedules and procurement plans.
• Coordinate international and domestic transportation of heavy equipment, bulk materials, and critical components.
• Ensure compliance with Incoterms, customs regulations, and trade compliance requirements.
• Drive Logistics Cost Optimization
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across freight, packaging, routing, and warehousing.
• Optimize container utilization, consolidate shipments, and leverage multi-modal transport.
• Benchmark freight rates and negotiate competitive contracts with logistics service providers.
• Monitor logistics KPIs such as freight cost per ton/km, container utilization, and demurrage costs.
• Vendor & Freight Forwarder Management
• Select and manage freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics service providers.
• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) to optimize cost and performance.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of shipping documents (e.g., B/L, AWB, COO, packing lists).
• Monitor compliance with import/export regulations, HS codes, and project-specific documentation standards.
  
  

• Site Logistics Coordination
• Coordinate with site teams for delivery scheduling, unloading, storage, and material handling.
• Support construction and commissioning teams with logistics planning for oversized and time-sensitive deliveries.
• Risk Management & Reporting
• Identify logistics risks and develop mitigation plans (e.g., route surveys, weather contingencies).
• Maintain logistics dashboards and reports for internal and client reviews.
• Team Leadership
• Lead and mentor logistics coordinators and expeditors.
• Foster a safety-first and performance-driven logistics culture.
• Flexibility
• Responsibilities may evolve based on project phases and organizational requirements.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• 20-30 years of logistics experience in EPC or large-scale industrial projects.
• Proven experience in handling international logistics, customs clearance, and heavy/ODC cargo.
• Familiarity with Global and GCC logistics regulations and experience with clients like Saudi Aramco, ADNOC, KOC, or PDO is a plus.
• Proficiency in logistics tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP TM, TMS).
  
  

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of Incoterms, international shipping, and customs procedures.
• Expertise in logistics cost analysis and optimization.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Problem-solving and risk mitigation capabilities.
• Leadership and team management.
• Proficiency in MS Office and logistics tracking tools.