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Logistics Head | PEB/Steel | Central India

India Permanent View Job Description
An exciting opportunity to lead end-to-end logistics operations for a fast-growing player in the pre-engineered buildings and steel infrastructure sector. The role involves overseeing transportation, project logistics, fleet management, and warehouse coordination while ensuring timely project execution across India. The position requires a seasoned logistics leader capable of driving operational excellence, cost optimization, and team performance.
  • Lead logistics for large-scale steel & infrastructure projects.
  • Drive strategic transformation and cost optimization at scale.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading organization in the steel infrastructure and pre-engineered buildings industry, backed by one of India's most reputed industrial groups. The company delivers innovative and sustainable structural solutions for industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects across the country. With advanced manufacturing capabilities and a strong project execution focus, it continues to expand its footprint in the infrastructure sector.

Job Description

  • Lead end-to-end logistics operations across plants, warehouses, and project sites.
  • Ensure timely dispatch and delivery of fabricated steel structures and project materials.
  • Develop logistics strategies aligned with business growth and project requirements.
  • Manage transportation planning for inbound and outbound logistics.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with transporters and logistics partners.
  • Optimize freight costs through route planning, load maximization, and network efficiency.
  • Plan and execute logistics for large-scale PEB and infrastructure projects.
  • Coordinate closely with project execution teams to align dispatch schedules with installation plans.
  • Manage movement of oversized and critical steel components.
  • Drive logistics KPIs, dashboards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with production, procurement, planning, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth material flow.
  • Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, safety standards, and statutory requirements.
  • Develop SOPs, policies, and best practices for logistics operations.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing logistics team.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Operations Management.
  • MBA in Supply Chain Management or Operations preferred.
  • 15-20 years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or project logistics.
  • At least 5 years of leadership experience managing large-scale logistics operations.
  • Strong experience in steel, PEB, construction materials, EPC, infrastructure, manufacturing, or industrial projects.
  • Expertise in transportation management, freight optimization, warehouse coordination, and project logistics.
  • Strong understanding of oversized cargo movement and critical project deliveries.
  • Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
  • Advanced analytical skills with excellent proficiency in MS Excel.
  • Proven vendor management, negotiation, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead logistics for high-value infrastructure and steel projects.
  • Strategic leadership role with significant operational and business impact.
  • Exposure to large-scale manufacturing and project execution environments.
  • Opportunity to drive digital transformation and process excellence initiatives.
  • Collaborative leadership team and strong career growth prospects within a rapidly expanding organization.
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Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
General Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
India
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-072026-7069592

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