JOB DESCRIPTION

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

• 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