Group Manager Global Ocean Freight Apollo Tyres Ltd

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Purpose of the job (1) What does this job do; (2) What does it affect or provide; and (3) Why does the job need to do this Purpose of this role is to ensure manage Global Ocean Freight Major Responsibilities List the expected end results that must be achieved in order to fulfil the job purpose and the activities that help in achieving these results, with % of Annual time spent, or expected to be spent. This should total to a 100%. The format should be as follows: (1) VERB what is done; (2) OBJECT to what/whom; (3) APPROACH how is it done (activities/tasks) and (4) RESULT with what outcome Responsible for framing and implementing Ocean Freight Strategy. Implement and Manage RFQ Process for Ocean Freight Procurement for all lanes. Conduct RFQ and Freight rate negotiations with Freight Forwarders for worldwide lanes Bulk Lanes like India to US / Europe, Europe to US etc. Oversee the RFQ process for lanes with adhoc volumes like India to MEA, Africa, ASEAN, SAARC, LatAm and Europe to LatAm, MEA Driving SOB for International Freight for various vendors ie., Freight Forwarders, CHA, Transporters etc. Manage the governance process for Global Ocean Freight incl. contract management, KPI and performance reviews. Responsible for Global Ocean Freight Budget to maintain within business objectives. Setting up new business lanes as per evolving business requirements Publish fortnightly newsletter to keep all stakeholders informed on the latest relevant industry events. Offtake Management for NR and other products Measurable Parameters: Ocean Freight Budget Mgmt Governance of Ocean Freight Freight Forwarder Relationship Management Benchmark with Drewery Freight Index Internal & External Relationships Who does this job interact with to perform this role And for what purpose Skills & Knowledge State the minimum acceptable proficiency for this job. Please do not state incumbent-specific information. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: 12 to 15 years of overall experience. - Experience should include some cross functional exposure such as manufacturing, sales planning, and forecasting, logistics, commercial etc. EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS: BE/ MBA [from Premier Institute] Knowledge (Technical / Functional) - Knowledge latest trends in logistics management - Ocean Freight Procurement Process - Cost reduction projects - Knowledge of TQM tools. Skills - Analytical Skills. - Customer Focus. - Problem Solving and Decision Making. - Managing uncertainties in an external environment. - Track record of innovation - Introduction of new process - Proven record of radical cost reduction. - Up-to-date with latest technology in SCM Mgt. Key Decisions List the key decisions this job can take on its own and some key recommendations made to reporting manager (or others) for approval. Authorities: Detention Cost Approval as per limit Ocean Freight RECOMMENDATIONS: Service partner selection RFQ world wide,