Rail Operations Lead

1. Rail Logistics Operations Examine and evaluate alternate viable freight train vendors available in the region to ensure lowest cost advantage in transportation of goods Understand the rail network span within the region with the nuances of rail transportation management and work towards increasing utilization of the same due to economics of scale Liaise with Plant Heads within the region to understand and chart out both inbound and outbound logistics requirements Liaise with the third-party freight train vendors to ensure effective price negotiation and ensure long term relationships Undertake freight train vendors contracting and onboarding process, and ensure vendor retention by building long-term relationships Handle material and container depots in the plant premises Coordinate with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of the products Liaise with Regional Railway authorities to acquire necessary permissions and work on a plan to acquire a private railway line near the plant premises for undisrupted railway transportation Ensure effective improvement in vendor s business practices by understanding the key drivers of their business, and advising them on the same Ensure compliance to logistics and procurement policy, quality parameters and cost savings plan Ensure reduction in transit time and further overall process TAT reduction, by opting for use of new and advanced technology Ensure initiatives to automate Transportation Management Systems like lowest cost routing, real-time tracking, etc. to streamline regional logistics systems Take initiatives to drive growth for DCBL and ensure sustained growth in line with long-term and short-term objectives of the organization Ensure initiation and sensitization of the employees towards digitization and automation of the processes Focus on utilization of advanced business analytics tools to derive key insights critical for the success of the organization 2. Self/ Team Development Review and monitor performance of team members and provide requisite developmental support/ inputs Recommend training as required for team s development Develop the team and update their knowledge base to cater the organization need Chart out a clear succession plan; identify and groom direct reports for higher responsibilities Strategize avenues for enhancing employee satisfaction in the function, resulting in high engagement levels of employees