Posted Date :
21 Aug 2024
Function/Business Area :
Procurement & Contracts
Location :
Navi Mumbai
Job Responsibilities :
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SHORT DESCRIPTION

The Hydrocarbon SCM Governance & Integration (G&I) function is a part of the Group Logistics which provides support in governance, risk management & assurance framework to the Hydrocarbons business across RIL group.

This role holder, Execute projects related to Shipping & Chartering and change initiatives. Maintain records of processes, systems and data designs including governance design and report on performance.

This role holder will also facilitate for implementation of HSSE, DuPont and other global best practices in co-ordination with business and logistics function which are relating to Shipping & Chartering with an approach and work methodology driven by cost optimization, optimal service standards, adherence to HSE and regulatory compliance.

LONG DESCRIPTION

Job Accountability

Contribute towards development and finalization of Shipping & Chartering Automation Strategy in collaboration with Product and Chartering Head
Interface with IT Product Trading companies to ensure product delivery at the lowest possible cost with an end to end digitisation
Manage automation development of the overall time vs. spot charter strategy
Provide inputs to Shipping Head & Chartering Head on IT systems relating to contract negotiation contracts with counter parties on behalf of Reliance
Prepare benchmarks on Spot and Time charter contracts using Industry data
Monitoring compliance with the policies and standards established
Ensure the strategic optimisation and effective management of the fleet
Identify and promote the sharing of best practice. Responsible for maintaining and developing the expertise and performance of this specialised chartering to ensure continued delivery of safe, reliable and cost effective shipping for the company
Monitor third party suppliers# (ship owners/brokers) performance against the required high standards.
Ensure representation of shipping & chartering function in IT Automation and Business Process review meetings / discussions and provide inputs in development of terming strategies based on market data.
Provide shipping expertise and market / freight rate information, monitor analyse chartering performance
Maintain and develop excellent working relationships with major ship owners, brokers, and other associates / customers
Perform market analysis and develop price curves, comparison with benchmark market price (for TC/ Spot by vessel type and procurement/ out-chartering)
Participate in Broker and ship owner performance reviews
Comparison of total Actual Chartering cost with respect to assessments for plan/ to traders (by vessel type)
Concentration of contracts with specific owners/ brokers, TC vessel performance (by vessel)

Tracking & Governance of all Platform Initiatives
Ensure 100% Tracking and governance of all Storage Platform initiatives including end to end life cycle management of Change Requests, IT Projects (Automation & Infrastructure), Analytics, Business Transformation, Risk & OMS and MDM for SCM Hydrocarbon.

Process Excellence and Strategy formulation for Transportation and Warehousing Processes
Work closely with the business teams, SCM Platform Head, and team and assist in strategy formulation for transportation and warehousing processes.
Support the Hydrocarbon Business Platform (Process/Projects) team in exploring improvement opportunities within transportation and warehousing operations, including automation, standardization of processes, and digitization initiatives.
Execution of Special Projects on time, with in the budget
Develop business case for identified projects / drive effective change management.
Define project scope and implementation plan. Monitor track progress.
Program Control the project, time, budget and cost
Highlight key constrains and resolution to overcome any obstacles in achieving the project critical path / APEX
Identify new areas of potential project scope and enhance benefits from the project
Set up project control templates for future
Function as an interface between the Project teams and Petchem Business
Ensure real-time visibility for the SCM leadership team on information on project progress, key constraints, and the strategies adopted to achieve the targeted project completion.
Liaison with the SAP and business IT teams to identify and work on the change management initiatives.

Skills Required (Knowledge and Skills)
Warehousing domain expertise
Knowledge of global logistics, solids, gas, or liquid chemical products & industry
Prior Knowledge of SAP Modules and SAP EWM
Change and project management experience and expertise.
IT Skills –Excel, PowerPoint.
Analytical Skills, Proactive and resilient.
Strong influencing and communication skills including the ability to challenge.
Planning, organizing and coordinating competencies.
Results focused – Rigorous delivery in continuous development environment.
Ability to multi-task and work independently, efficiently and at speed.

Education Required
Necessary: BE/B Tech (Preferably IT/Instrumentation/Electronics/Mechanical)

Desirable:

MBA & Equivalent Professional Qualification from a Reputed Institute with Operations Management
Specialized courses in logistics / technology implementation/ automation

Experience required

10+ years of Logistics Operations Experience (Preferably with Solids products movement)
IT Project Management experience
Hands experience with SAP system operations
Should have worked in the SCM function and preferably in the Plant and warehouse functions.

Education Requirement :
Engineering Graduate (Necessary)

Desirable:

BE., MBA/CA (inter), CMA (inter) & Equivalent Professional Qualification from a Reputed Institute
Specialized courses in logistics /finance/ technology implementation/ automation
Experience Requirement :
7+ years of Logistics Operations, preferably in Shipping Industry
Shipping & Chartering operations (both liquids and solids) and product specific issues
Best operating practices, globally, pertaining to chartering including key operating cost drivers for logistics
Logistics infrastructure and resources that can be shared across products to reduce costs
Issues related to ramping up of current scale to fully meet the demands of a rapidly expanding business
Transportation laws prevailing and the applicable regulatory bodies with respect to logistics
Should have worked in the logistics function consisting of all modes of movement and handling both bulk/packed solid and bulk liquid hydrocarbon products
Skills & Competencies :
Knowledge of global logistics, shipping & chartering gas or liquid chemical products & industry
Prior Knowledge of SAP, Excel, PowerPoint
Change and project management experience and expertise in the areas of Shipping and Chartering
Analytical Skills, Proactive and resilient, strong influencing and communication skills including the ability to challenge
Planning, organizing and coordinating competencies
Results focused