Assistant Vice President - Logistics

Job Description :

Position Details :

Role : AVP - Logistics

Tenure : Permanent and Full-Time

Location : New Delhi (Ghittorni)

Logistics & Transportation :

- Plan, manage and oversee all domestic and international transportation of artworks, exhibitions, publications and related materials.

- Oversee the movement, packing, crating, installation and transportation of artworks in accordance with museum and international conservation standards.

- Assess and recommend the most appropriate shipping methods, routing and carriers based on cost, timelines, security and conservation requirements.

- Coordinate and track interstate, intrastate and international shipments to ensure timely execution.

- Monitor logistics performance, delivery timelines, transportation costs and service quality.

- Work closely with Curatorial, Exhibitions, Collections, Restoration, Publications and Sales teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Vendor Management :

- Develop and maintain a strong network of domestic and international logistics and specialist fine-art service providers.

- Negotiate commercial terms and service agreements to achieve optimal cost, quality and reliability.

- Evaluate vendor performance and establish contingency arrangements to mitigate operational risks.

- Ensure all external partners operate in accordance with DAGs standards and values.

Compliance, Documentation & Risk Management :

- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations relating to transportation, customs, GST, export-import requirements, insurance and cultural property movement.

- Maintain accurate shipping, customs and regulatory documentation for all domestic and international consignments.

- Coordinate insurance requirements, claims and incident reporting where required.

- Identify operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

Financial Management & Reporting :

- Monitor logistics expenditure and identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising service standards.

- Prepare periodic MIS reports and operational updates for management review.

- Support budgeting and forecasting for logistics-related activities.

Skills Requirements :

- Strong operational and coordination capabilities.

- Knowledge of logistics, transportation and regulatory processes.

- Familiarity with museum-grade handling and conservation standards.

- Strong organizational and vendor management skills.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines efficiently.