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 / MBA Proven experience (8+ years) in Logistics, Road transportation network planning & Operations. Exposure to Transportation concepts and Digital Tools (TMS, TMOD, Logistics Design, Optimizer, ERP) Professional certification in logistics & supply chain management Possess Good business acumen in Supply chain, Logistics - Network Design / Implementation, Dock Schedule & New model Launches. Excellent Analytical, Negotiation, Presentation & Communication skills Plan and implement optimize Logistics Network by closely working with Suppliers, Carriers, Material Handling, Material Flow Engineering, Supply Chain by adhering SLA and safety standards. 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 address daily operational issues and concerns. Ensure Carrier, Supplier and System readiness for new program launches, studies, and localization. Coordinate with suppliers for facility audits, window time compliance & improvement in turnaround time. Ensure seamless traffic flow, vehicle call-ins, returnable flows, and unloading operations at the plant. Promote continuous improvement in dock schedule compliance, TAT, dock balancing and in-plant traffic. Ensure zero production stoppage while dynamically managing daily loads, routes & fleet rotation optimally. Analyze logistics 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. 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. 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. Lead and manage service providers by providing continues guidance, training, and support. 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. Collaborate with a cross-cultural workforce and accommodate flexible working hours and time zones. Practice data analytics, process re-engineering and digitalization to drive continuous operational efficiency.