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Head Operations - Logistics | Ahmedabad

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  • Posted 24 days ago
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Early Applicant

Job Description

  • 15+ yrs exp. in heavy equipment logistics & project mobilisation
  • Proven leader managing fleet ops, vendors & logistics cost optimization

Job Description

Reporting to the COO, you will:

  • Lead end-to-end logistics operations including equipment mobilisation, fleet management, and vendor coordination.
  • Plan and execute route surveys, abnormal load permits, convoy arrangements, and mobilisation timelines.
  • Manage heavy equipment movement across project sites, yards, and operational locations.
  • Develop and maintain a panel of approved transport vendors, crane operators, and logistics partners.
  • Ensure compliance with insurance, regulatory permits, and vendor documentation requirements.
  • Oversee import clearances for rigs, drilling equipment, and capital goods with customs brokers.
  • Manage transit insurance coverage, claims, and documentation for equipment movement.
  • Implement route safety assessments and maintain logistics incident reporting with root cause analysis.
  • Lead GPS-based vehicle tracking, fleet utilization monitoring, and driver behavior analysis.
  • Develop fuel management systems including mileage tracking and cost-per-km benchmarking.
  • Track logistics costs including freight, crane hire, personnel transport, and fuel against project budgets.
  • Maintain full audit trails for logistics documentation including permits, weighbridge records, and gate passes.

The Successful Applicant

  • Holds a B.E. in Mechanical / Civil / Logistics or an MBA in Operations / Supply Chain.
  • Brings strong experience in heavy equipment logistics, abnormal load transport, and project mobilisations.
  • Demonstrates expertise in vendor management, contract negotiation, and logistics cost control.
  • Familiar with customs clearance, EPCG/ATA Carnet documentation, and international shipments.
  • Strong leader with experience managing logistics teams and cross-functional coordination with project teams.
  • Data-driven with strong capabilities in fleet management systems and operational reporting.

What's on Offer

  • Strategic leadership role overseeing complex logistics operations in the energy sector.
  • Opportunity to manage large-scale equipment mobilisations across multiple projects.
  • High visibility role working closely with operations and project leadership teams.
  • Platform to drive logistics transformation, cost efficiency, and operational reliability.

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About Company

Michael Page has five decades of expertise in professional services recruitment. We were established in London in 1976, and over this period we've grown organically to become one of the best-known and most respected consultancies, with an office network spanning six continents.
While size has its advantages, it doesn't define us - the nature of our organic growth means that each new office is integrated into the region that it serves. It also means that as an employer looking to hire, or as a candidate aiming to grow your career you have the best of both worlds&#x3B; a team that understands the market and geography you operate in, plus the resources and expertise of an international network at your disposal.

Job ID: 144163897