Associate Manager - Commercial

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O&M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Job Purpose: This position will be responsible for independently managing product sourcing, pricing, contract negotiation, and strategic storage optimization, ensuring a reliable and cost-effective supply chain for the bunkering.

Education Qualification:

MBA or Post Graduation

Work Experience (Range of years):

10+ years of experience

Sourcing and Logistics Incharge

Product Sourcing and Procurement:

• Identify and establish relationships with reliable fuel oil suppliers to ensure consistent supply.
• Monitor global market trends and analyze pricing fluctuations to inform product sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with logistics teams to ensure efficient transportation of fuel oil via rail and ships in coordination with cargo supplier
• Develop strategies for mitigating supply chain risks, including disruptions in the shipping market or geopolitical factors

Pricing and Contract Management

• Keep updated on global fuel oil pricing trends, analyze prices, and execute competitive pricing tactics.
• Negotiate favourable terms with suppliers, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with the company's business objectives
• Possess a deep understanding of Inco terms, including commercial and payment terms, and apply them effectively in negotiations and contracts
• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, from procurement Planning to execution, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Strategic Storage Management

• Oversee the management of fuel oil storage facilities, with a primary emphasis on the Mundra site/Any Other to maintain ideal inventory levels and maximize cost-efficiency.
• Work closely with the Operations team to coordinate storage and distribution operations, aiming to reduce bottlenecks and enhance overall operational productivity.
• Implement strategies to mitigate risks associated with storage, including monitoring inventory levels, quality control, and compliance with safety standards.

Logistics Planning:

• Develop and implement logistics strategies to optimize costs and delivery times
• Design initiatives to minimise leakages and handling loss in logistics process
• Manage risks through proactive process improvement opportunities to ensure effective management of logistics activities

Logistics Tank and Rail Management

• Contract management of barges / floaters
• Monitoring barge / floater utilization
• Coordinate suppliers and railways for timely placement, loading and movement of rakes
• Contracting of tank trucks for physical supplies from various sources

Key Stakeholders Internal:

• Commercial
• Operations
• Finance
• Logistics
• Hedging team

Key Stakeholders External:

• Domestic and International Suppliers
• Railways
• Inspection Agencies/Surveyors