• Lead global procurement and distribution logistics functions across global markets - EMEA, India, APAC : including import-export & cross-trade operations, order management, and transportation of RM, industrial/capital, and finished goods.• Define company’s supply chain and logistics strategy to support business objectives and growth targets; contribute to strategic planning and decision-making at the executive level.• Head, support, educate and build a high performing team; set… Show more • Lead global procurement and distribution logistics functions across global markets - EMEA, India, APAC : including import-export & cross-trade operations, order management, and transportation of RM, industrial/capital, and finished goods.• Define company’s supply chain and logistics strategy to support business objectives and growth targets; contribute to strategic planning and decision-making at the executive level.• Head, support, educate and build a high performing team; set departmental objectives/KPIs, recruit and train employees, review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports.• Plan and manage seamless day-to-day inbound-outbound logistics operations and projects liaising with internal stakeholders, regional teams, factories, suppliers and customers, surveyors, FF/LSP/Shipping lines, banks, customs, and regulatory authorities. • Oversee order entry and processing, shipping, freight booking, customs clearance, EXIM documentation; ensure OTDIF with focus on order-to-delivery lead time, costs and service quality.• Supervise and monitor sea/air transportation, schedule container/bulk/break-bulk/air shipments and cargo inspection; float RFQs, negotiate best freight and contract with LSP - Carrier/FF.• Direct and control preparation of shipping documents and LC - letters of credit, ensure timely submission/negotiation of documents with banks under LC sight/usance & CAD terms.• Develop and manage logistics vendors, lead vendor approval process, and maintain list of approved vendors; evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) using SLAs. • Support business by analysing logistical problems and provide effective solutions to improve operational performance.• Streamline operations, identify bottlenecks, and cost optimization opportunities; drive process improvement, implement action plan/corrective measures.• Comply with ISO, customs/trade regulations & other statutory requirements.• Travel to various locations/regions on business trip. Show less