ASSISTANT MANAGER - INBOUND LOGISTICS

External Job Description

Job Purpose: To manage the inbound logistics RM Freight for the Decorative Business Unit in Asian Paints Ltd so as to meet the objectives of achieving RM servicing at an optimal freight cost   Business Responsibility Areas: To manage the RM Freight operations for SC-DBU across multiple RM categories eg MTO, extenders and inter-plant/OPC transfers in order to achieve the servicing benchmark at an optimal freight cost To liaise with around 50 odd freight service providers transporters to execute the day-day freight requirements across APL plants, OPCs and RM vendors To negotiate with the transporters on freight rates and finalize the same in a time-bound manner in consultation with Senior ManagerTo work the Shared Services Centre SSC to ensure that payments to transporters happen by the due date and to resolve issues, if any To liaise with the Plant Administration teams to ensure prompt unloading of received RMs in order to save on detention costs as well as to increase the vehicle turn-around time To work with the transporters to ensure compliance of all safety-related standards for transportation of raw materials especially hazardous liquids like solvents and monomers To partner with other organizations in the area of transportation and logistics with the intention to reduce freight costs through various initiatives To ensure the financial hygiene of the system eg quarterly provisions to be given, getting no-dues certificate from transporters etc To work with the Outbound Logistics team in areas of synergy related to freight costs and processes Qualifications: MBA / degree in Operations Management from a reputed institution OR Graduate in Engineering/Commerce from a reputed institution with significant industry experience in the freight and logistic sector  Previous Experience: 1- 3 years Work Experience