Logistics Manager

Title of the position: Logistics Specialist (Manger)

Location: TSMPL-Dholera, Gujarat

About The Business

Tata Electronics Private Limited is a prominent global player in the electronics manufacturing industry, with fast-emerging capabilities in Electronics Manufacturing Services, Semiconductor Assembly & Test, Semiconductor Foundry, and Design Services. Established in 2020 as a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, the company aims to serve global customers through integrated offerings across a trusted electronics and semiconductor value chain. With a rapidly growing workforce, the company currently employs over 65,000 people and has significant operations in Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, India. Tata Electronics is committed to creating a socioeconomic footprint by employing many women in its workforce and actively supporting local communities through initiatives in environment, education, healthcare, sports and livelihood.

Responsibilities

Job Summary / Objective: This role involves managing and overseeing the end-to-end import, export, in Land transport and Logistics processes for Sensitive Semiconductor Equipments, ODC Cargo, Utilities, Gas, Chemicals, other direct/Indirect materials and Finished Goods Products, ensuring seamless operations, regulations enforced by various government bodies, classification (especially HTS, UN and CAS Number, SDS), cost-effectiveness, and strict compliance with all relevant Indian and international trade laws, IATA DGR, customs regulations, and safety standards, particularly those pertaining to hazardous materials. The specialist coordinates activities between suppliers, customers, logistics partners (like freight forwarders and Customs House Agents - CHAs), licensing authorities and regulatory bodies.

Essential Attributes

• Establish logistics processes for Inbound and Outbound Semiconductor Equipment's, Utilities, Gas, Chemicals, other direct/Indirect materials and Finished Goods Products transportation from all global and domestic locations suppliers and customers.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor inbound and outbound logistics activities.
• Manage transportation, and logistics across multiple 3PL sites (Internal and External warehouses), ensuring timely and accurate product delivery.
• Identify potential risks in the supply chain, such as transportation delays, supply disruptions, or natural disasters.
• Possessing a strong understanding of Indian regulations concerning import and export, as well as the storage and distribution of gases and chemicals. This includes knowledge of the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals guidelines, IATA Regulations, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification, BIS certification under specific Quality Control Orders (QCOs), regulations from Pollution Control Boards, and PESO regulations.
• Analyse logistics workflows and KPIs to identify and implement cost-saving and process improvement initiatives
• Manage Reverse Logistics.

Qualifications

• A preferred Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent field is advantageous, along with experience in Logistics and supply chain management field.

Desired Experience Level

• Experience: Minimum of 12-14 years of proven experience in import/export operations, preferably within manufacturing sectors. Experience specifically in the Semiconductor Industry is a plus.
• Experience in Greenfield project is a plus.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of ODC Cargo, gas and chemical logistics, including Indian import and export regulations (Customs, DGFT, PESO, PCB), international trade laws, Incoterms, and compliance requirements, particularly for hazardous materials (HAZMAT).
• Logistics & Supply Chain Management: Strong understanding of International Logistic, 3PL Management, Inbound/Outbound logistics, multi-modal transportation, freight forwarding.
• Negotiation & Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for liaising with diverse stakeholders globally and negotiating effectively.
• IT Proficiency: Competence in using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel), ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and potentially specific logistics/trade compliance software (e.g. TMS )