Plan, Implement, Control, Manage & Improve Inbound Logistics Network for Ford IMG plants while ensuring cost, process & operational efficiencies using digital & innovative technologies

Preferably possess a degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Post Graduation Proven experience (6+ years) in Logistics, Road transportation network planning & Operations. Exposure to Transportation concepts and Digital Tools (TMS, TMOD, Logistics Design, Optimizer, ERP) Possess Good business acumen in Supply chain, Logistics - Network Design, Dock Schedule, Network Implementation & New model Launches. Excellent Analytical, Negotiation, Presentation and Communication skills Ensure zero production stoppage while dynamically managing daily loads, routes & fleet rotation optimally. Monitor and manage daily logistics operations to ensure timely and accurate execution of shipments. Use digital tools, platforms, and software’s such as TMS, LMS, Optimizer, Route Planner, ERP etc to improvise the logistics network and achieve cost efficiency by optimizing the cube and routes.  Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills to Improve Network execution & manage efficiently. Ensure Carrier, Supplier & System readiness for new launches and optimized network implementation. Ensure seamless traffic flow, vehicle call-ins, returnable flows, and unloading operations at the plant. Analyze daily network opportunities in terms of cost, cube, mode, frequency, transit time, inventory, multi-modal options, and fleet customization. Driver strategic initiatives with CFT for implementation. Promote continuous improvement in dock schedule compliance, TAT, dock balancing and in-plant traffic. Monitor and Enhance KPIs such as on-time pickup, on-time delivery, transit time adherence, dock schedule adherence, API/EDI Compliance, TAT Adherence and plan vs. actual load performance. Monitor carrier operations, KPIs, dashboards, reports, and metrics to ensure production continuity. Plan periodic load and physical audits of trucks to enhance cube utilization in Network Execution process. Continuously improve cube and cost utilizations and foster a TVM culture with a blue-sky mindset. Identify process efficiency, innovation, and automation opportunities to achieve process and operational efficiency in domestic transportation. Benchmark best practices across other OEM’s, Suppliers & Carriers Implement most cost-effective Carriers through RFI, RFQ and Techno-commercial assessment. Ensure Statutory and Safety process compliance in Carrier Operations, Payments, Claims, Audits etc. Lead and manage service providers by providing continues guidance, training, and support. Practice data analytics, process re-engineering and digitalization to drive continuous operational efficiency.