Group Manager - Global Ocean Freight

Job description

Apollo Tyres Ltd is an international tyre manufacturer and the leading tyre brand in India. The company has multiple manufacturing units in India and a unit each in The Netherlands and Hungary. The company markets its products under its two global brands – Apollo and Vredestein, and its products are available in over 100 countries through a vast network of branded, exclusive and multi-product outlets. Job Title: Group Manager - Global Ocean Freight Location: Gurgaon Reports to (Position): Head – Supply Chain Procurement Department/Function: Supply Chain Purpose of the Job: • Purpose of this role is to ensure manage end to end Global Ocean Freight. Major Responsibilities: • 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 ad hoc volumes like India to MEA, Africa, ASEAN, SAARC, LatAm and Europe to LatAm, MEA etc. • 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 Management. • Governance of Ocean Freight. • Freight Forwarder Relationship Management. • Benchmark with Drewery Freight Index. 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 Management. Relevant Experience: 12 to 15 years of overall experience in Global Ocean Freight management. Experience should include some cross functional exposure such as manufacturing, sales planning, and forecasting, logistics, commercial etc. Education Qualification(s) : • BE/ MBA [from Premier Institute] in Supply Chain Management. • Knowledge (Technical / Functional) - Knowledge latest trends in logistics management - Ocean Freight. • Procurement Process - Cost reduction projects - Knowledge of TQM tools. - Knowledge of digital platforms.