Logistics Lead
Larsen & Toubro
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Vadodara, Gujarat
Contract type: Full time
Job Title: Lead – Logistics
Location: Vadodara
Department: Supply Chain
Reports To: Category Head- Logistics / PPM
Project: Gas to Power Project Execution
Job Purpose
To lead and manage all logistics operations for the Gas to Power project, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant transportation, handling, and delivery of equipment and materials across global and domestic supply chains.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Vadodara
Department: Supply Chain
Reports To: Category Head- Logistics / PPM
Project: Gas to Power Project Execution
Job Purpose
To lead and manage all logistics operations for the Gas to Power project, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant transportation, handling, and delivery of equipment and materials across global and domestic supply chains.
Key Responsibilities
- Logistics Planning & Execution
- Develop and implement logistics strategies aligned with project schedules and procurement plans.
- Coordinate international and domestic transportation of heavy equipment, bulk materials, and critical components.
- Ensure compliance with Incoterms, customs regulations, and trade compliance requirements.
- Drive Logistics Cost Optimization
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across freight, packaging, routing, and warehousing.
- Optimize container utilization, consolidate shipments, and leverage multi-modal transport.
- Benchmark freight rates and negotiate competitive contracts with logistics service providers.
- Monitor logistics KPIs such as freight cost per ton/km, container utilization, and demurrage costs.
- Vendor & Freight Forwarder Management
- Select and manage freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics service providers.
- Negotiate contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) to optimize cost and performance.
- Documentation & Compliance
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of shipping documents (e.g., B/L, AWB, COO, packing lists).
- Monitor compliance with import/export regulations, HS codes, and project-specific documentation standards.
- Site Logistics Coordination
- Coordinate with site teams for delivery scheduling, unloading, storage, and material handling.
- Support construction and commissioning teams with logistics planning for oversized and time-sensitive deliveries.
- Risk Management & Reporting
- Identify logistics risks and develop mitigation plans (e.g., route surveys, weather contingencies).
- Maintain logistics dashboards and reports for internal and client reviews.
- Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor logistics coordinators and expeditors.
- Foster a safety-first and performance-driven logistics culture.
- Flexibility
- Responsibilities may evolve based on project phases and organizational requirements.
- 20-30 years of logistics experience in EPC or large-scale industrial projects.
- Proven experience in handling international logistics, customs clearance, and heavy/ODC cargo.
- Familiarity with Global and GCC logistics regulations and experience with clients like Saudi Aramco, ADNOC, KOC, or PDO is a plus.
- Proficiency in logistics tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP TM, TMS).
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms, international shipping, and customs procedures.
- Expertise in logistics cost analysis and optimization.
- Excellent coordination and communication skills.
- Problem-solving and risk mitigation capabilities.
- Leadership and team management.
- Proficiency in MS Office and logistics tracking tools.
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