Mahindra Group

DGM - Outbound Logistics Plant Operations

Mahindra Group  •  Mumbai, IN (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Lead and transform outbound logistics operations by driving cost efficiency, service excellence, digital enablement, and network optimization aligned to the overall business plan.

Strategic Planning & Cost Leadership

- Own outbound budgeting and capacity planning in line with the annual business plan.
- Drive cost optimization initiatives through network redesign, modal mix optimization (including rail dispatch), and resource efficiency.
- Lead liquidation of aged and total‑loss vehicles to minimize financial exposure.

Service Excellence & Partner Governance

-Establish, monitor, and continuously improve SLAs with 3PL and secondary transport partners, ensuring consistent service levels and timely corrective actions.
-Oversee appointment and governance of RSOs (21) and C&F agents, ensuring SLA adherence, internal guideline compliance, and statutory requirements.
-Manage secondary transportation through structured partner reviews and performance management.

Digital Transformation & Process Excellence

- Lead digital adoption across outbound operations, including:
1. Yard Management Systems to improve yard efficiency and productivity
2. End‑to‑end transit visibility
3. IT enablement of claims management portals

- Drive process standardization and system-led controls to improve visibility, reliability, and decision‑making.

Network Optimization & Capacity Enhancement

-Identify and capitalize on business opportunities to create multiplier effects, including carrier capacity enhancement and evaluation of alternate transport solutions (e.g., flatbeds, chassis carriers).
-Continuously assess industry trends and domain insights to strengthen outbound network resilience.

Customer & Dealer Experience

-Enhance dealer satisfaction by proactively understanding stated and unstated needs and delivering superior service outcomes.
-Act as a key stakeholder interface to resolve systemic issues impacting dealer experience

People Leadership & Culture

-Inspire teams through role‑modeling cost leadership and operational discipline.
-Drive best practices in resource utilization and productivity initiatives (e.g., energy cost optimization, pre‑OB driver management).

Preferred Industries

Automobile

Education Qualification

MBA; Post Graduate Dip in Mgmt; MBA in Supply Chain Management; Post Graduate Dip in Mgmt in Supply Chain Management

General Experience

Experience of 15-18 years

Critical Experience

Mandatory exposure to field, primary and secondary network strategy and expansion.Experience of handling Plant logistics profile for a plant for at least 8-10 years

System Generated Secondary Skills

Mahindra Group

About Mahindra Group

Many Companies. One Mahindra.

Founded in 1945, the Mahindra Group is one of the largest and most admired multinational federations of companies, with 324,000+ employees across 100+ countries. It enjoys a leadership position in farm equipment, utility vehicles, information technology, and financial services in India and is the world’s largest tractor company by volume. The Group operates in 20+ industries, including renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, hospitality, and real estate, with a turnover of over US $25 billion.

The Mahindra Group has a clear focus on leading ESG globally, enabling rural prosperity and enhancing urban living, with a goal to drive positive change in the lives of communities and stakeholders to enable them to Rise.

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Mumbai, IN
Year Founded
1945
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