SVP/VP/Head - Ports

SVP/VP - Head Ports

Job Description :

- Responsible for marketing port assets and logistics for cargo such as Iron Ore, Coal, Limestone, Dolomite, Clinker, Sugar, Fertilizers, LPG, LNG and others.

- Engaging with key customers on their expectations, support needed, pricing points, contract obligations, complaints redressal etc.

- Overseeing supply chain solutions for potential business clients including material handling, storage, distribution and value-added services

- Keeping abreast with key developments and policy changes which may impact present and future cargo traffic.

- Securing third party business for the port

- Continuously seeking to upgrade the client mix to achieve long-term revenue growth and set the foundation for on-going investment

- Recommending steps to compete in the west coast region through SWOT and competitor analysis.

- Collaborating with inter and intra support functions (operations, finance, commercial, HR and logistic support) toward timely completion of customer mandates

- Building relationships and networking with bodies like IPA (Indian Ports Association)/ Maritime Board/ IPTA/ FICCI/ Mercantile Chamber/ Ministry of Shipping/ Ministry of Commerce/ TAMP/ Railways and its PSU etc.

- Representing the company at various forums, trade meets and conferences.

- Monitoring trends and history of commodity movements on the West Coast and forecasting cargo for short term and long term

- Measuring effectiveness and implementing strategies for process improvement, innovation, upgradation, productivity enhancement, cost effectiveness, people and resource optimisation

- Championing the safety culture to achieve the goal of - zero accident- at the units

- Conducting timely audits and developing a risk management framework

- Reviewing SOP and benchmarking with industry

- Analysing and reviewing stoppages/ non-performance/ plan overrun

- Implementing appropriate measure to reduce operational expenditure (OPEX) and bench mark against the best

- Pursuing operational excellence by leveraging best IT practices

- Promoting and being responsible for the O&M model

- Ensuring statutory compliances - NSPC, ISPS, MPCB etc.

- Ensuring CSR implementation as per plan

- Striving for improvement in critical areas like Safety, Efficiency, Quality, Occupational Health, People Skills, Processes etc.

External and Internal Interface:

- Building relationship and networking with external bodies like IPA (Indian Ports Association)/ Maritime Board/ IPTA/ FICCI/ Mercantile Chamber/ Ministry of Shipping/ Ministry of Commerce/ TAMP/ Railways and its PSU etc.

- Liaising with MMB, railway authorities, government bodies like DGFT, Custom Commissioner, Skill India Secretary etc.

- Collaborating with inter and intra support functions (operations, finance, commercial, HR and logistic support) toward timely completion of customer mandates

- Promoting communication between colleagues at the ports and corporate office for the benefit of information flow and to curb any problems that may arise

Desired Profile :

- Should have held a Senior Management/ Leadership position with a Infrastructure company

- Must have handled P&L responsibility

- Post graduate with minimum 25 years of relevant experience managing teams across Marketing, Operations and Customer service

- Should have knowledge and experience of marketing and selling a broad suite of integrated logistics services

- Should possess excellent communication skills, commercial acumen, PR skills, analytical approach, and should be able to handle critical situations

- Should be innovative, creative and customer centric

- Should have flair for IT, modern technology, innovation and strategy

- Exp in handling greenfield projects is a major plus.

- Age Limit - 53 yrs.