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Job Summary

The Site Lead 4PL will act as the single point of ownership for end-to-end supply chain operations at the client site, driving operational excellence, cost optimization, and strategic logistics transformation. This role requires a solid blend of execution, stakeholder influence, and strategic thinking to manage complex domestic and EXIM logistics networks while delivering measurable business outcomes.

Job Title &

- Location

Job Title: Team Lead - EXIM

Job Location: Talegaon, Pune

Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Logistics Operations

- Lead domestic transportation operations including milk runs, FTL/PTL/LTL movements, and multimodal logistics aligned with production schedules

- Ensure JIT/JIS adherence and seamless line feeding through close coordination with plant logistics

- Oversee cross-dock, consolidation hubs, and warehouse flows for optimal utilization and efficiency

- Drive exception management, TAT adherence, POD compliance, and damage control through RCA and corrective actions

- Manage EXIM operations end-to-end - customs clearance, documentation, freight coordination, and inland delivery

- Optimize mode mix (air/ocean/LCL) balancing cost vs urgency.

2. Stakeholder &
- Governance Management

- Act as the primary interface between client SCM, plant leadership, procurement, and finance

- Govern LSP/3PL ecosystem through structured performance reviews (daily/weekly/monthly/QBRs)

- Build executive-level relationships and position 4PL as a strategic partner

3.

Operational

Excellence &

- Transformation

- Drive continuous improvement roadmap (Kaizen)





- Lead network optimization initiatives (lane redesign, hub rationalization, carrier strategy)

- Champion digital transformation via TMS, WMS, visibility tools, and automation

- Implement SOPs, audit frameworks, and control towers for governance

- Drive cost reduction, service improvement, and resilience strategies

4. Team Leadership &
- Capability Building

- Lead and develop a cross-functional team across operations, EXIM, and analytics

- Build a high-performance culture focused on ownership, data, and accountability

- Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability building

- Ensure strong safety culture and HSSE compliance

- Coach teams on client handling, analytics, and decision-making

5. Analytics, Reporting &
- Business Reviews

- Own site-level analytics and dashboards (cost, service, LSPs performance)

- Deliver Monthly &
- Quarterly Business Reviews (MBR/QBR) to leadership

- Provide real-time insights and corrective action tracking

Key Skills &

- Competencies

Functional Expertise

- OEM logistics

- 4PL / Lead Logistics Management

- EXIM &
- Trade Compliance

- Transportation &

- Network Design

- Cost Optimization &

- Procurement

Leadership Capabilities

- Executive stakeholder management

- Data-driven decision making

- Team leadership & coaching

- Problem-solving under pressure

- Ownership mindset

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📌 Team Leader - EXIM (Mumbai)
🏢 APM Terminals
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