Logistics Manager

Calderys Career

Durgapur, IN

Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership & Operations
Inbound Management: Lead a team of subordinates focused on unloading activities. Ensure safe, quick, and accurate offloading of raw materials.
Outbound Management: Lead a team of subordinates dedicated to loading activities. Verify that the right products are loaded securely to prevent transit damage.
Manpower Planning: Manage shift schedules and productivity KPIs for the loading/unloading teams.
Inventory & Warehouse Management: Monitor inventory levels, oversee stock movements, and optimize warehouse storage space to ensure raw materials are available for production and finished goods are ready for dispatch.
Stock Accuracy: Maintain real-time inventory records for both Raw Materials (RM) and Finished Goods (FG).
Space Optimization: Manage warehouse layout to ensure easy accessibility and FIFO (First-In, First-Out) movement.
Audits: Conduct regular physical stock verification and reconcile discrepancies with the ERP system.
Transportation & Distribution: Coordinate incoming raw material shipments and outgoing finished product logistics, including selecting carriers and scheduling deliveries.
Vendor & Carrier Relations: Negotiate contracts, rates, and service agreements with transporters and suppliers to ensure cost-effective shipping.
Operational Optimization: Analyze supply chain data and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve efficiency, reduce transportation costs, and minimize delivery delays.
Documentation & Compliance: Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, customs regulations, and environmental regulations, especially regarding hazardous materials.
Problem Solving: Resolve issues related to supply chain disruptions, such as damaged goods, shipping delays, or shortages.
4. Safety & Compliance
Operational Safety: Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols during all dock activities (e.g., wheel chocking, trailer stand usage, and proper forklift operation).
PPE Compliance: Ensure all 5 direct reports and any external loaders wear required gear (high-vis vests, steel-toe boots, gloves).
Hazard Identification: Conduct daily "Toolbox Talks" to identify potential risks like slippery floors, unstable stacking, or faulty equipment.
Incident Reporting: Act as the primary point of contact for any near-misses or accidents in the bay area, ensuring root-cause analysis and corrective action.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, production, sales, and quality teams to align logistics with manufacturing schedules.