Job Summary

Job Location: Halol The Site Lead will be responsible for managing end-to-end logistics operations at the site, ensuring seamless transportation, JIT/JIS line feeding, EXIM operations, warehouse and hub flows, and overall service delivery. The role will lead operational excellence, stakeholder governance, LSP/3PL performance, cost optimization, and team capability building while driving the site towards higher efficiency, resilience, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

- End-to-End Logistics Operations

- Lead domestic transportation operations including Milk Runs, FTL/PTL/LTL and multimodal movements aligned with production schedules.

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

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

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

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

- Optimize mode mix across Air, Ocean and LCL, balancing cost, service, and urgency.

- Stakeholder Governance Management

- Act as the primary interface for client SCM, plant leadership, procurement, finance, and other key stakeholders.

- Govern LSP/3PL performance through structured daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reviews.

- Build robust executive-level relationships and position the logistics operation as a strategic business partner.

- Operational Excellence Transformation

- Drive continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives across site operations.

- Lead network optimization initiatives including lane redesign, hub rationalization, and carrier strategy.

- Drive digital transformation through TMS, WMS, visibility platforms, automation,



and data-driven solutions.

- Implement and maintain SOPs, audit frameworks, governance mechanisms, and control towers.

- Identify and deliver initiatives focused on cost reduction, service improvement, productivity, and operational resilience.

- Team Leadership Capability Building

- Lead and develop cross-functional teams across operations, EXIM, and analytics.

- Build a high-performance culture focused on ownership, accountability, safety, and data-driven decision-making.

- Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability building.

- Ensure compliance with HSSE and operational safety standards.

- Coach teams on client management, analytics, problem-solving, and effective decision-making.

- Analytics, Reporting Business Reviews

- Own site-level performance dashboards covering cost, service, productivity, and LSP performance.

- Lead Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews with internal and external stakeholders.

- Provide real-time operational insights and ensure effective tracking and closure of corrective actions.

- Use data and analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for operational improvement.

Key Skills Competencies

- OEM / Automotive Logistics

- 4PL / Lead Logistics Management

- EXIM Customs Trade Compliance

- Transportation Management and Network Design

- Cost Optimization, Procurement, and Vendor Management

- Executive Stakeholder Management

- Data-driven decision-making and analytical capability

- Team Leadership, Coaching, and Talent Development

- Problem-solving and crisis-management skills

Preferred Experience

- Experience in OEM/Automotive logistics operations, preferably in a 4PL/Lead Logistics environment.

- Proven experience managing large-scale transportation and site operations with multiple LSPs/3PLs.

- Exposure to JIT/JIS, Milk Runs, EXIM, TMS/WMS, Control Towers, and logistics transformation will be highly valued.

📌 Site Lead (Ahmedabad)
🏢 A.P. Moller - Maersk
📍 Ahmedabad