Incharge

Responsibilities

Yard Operations Management

• Supervise and manage all activities related to material receiving, storage, stacking, dispatch, and movement within the yard.
• Ensure optimum yard space utilization while maintaining safety and operational efficiency.
• Monitor inbound and outbound cargo activities to support seamless EXIM operations.
• Coordinate with transporters, freight forwarders, customs agents, and warehouse teams for smooth cargo flow.

Inventory & Material Control

• Maintain accurate records of inventory, stock positions, and yard occupancy.
• Conduct periodic physical verification of materials and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure proper identification, tagging, and traceability of materials stored in the yard.
• Monitor aging inventory and recommend corrective actions.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, EXIM policies, statutory requirements, and company SOPs.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to import/export consignments.
• Coordinate with customs, port authorities, and regulatory agencies whenever required.
• Support audit requirements and compliance reviews.

Process Improvement & R&D Activities

• Analyze yard operations and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce turnaround time.
• Develop and monitor yard performance metrics and dashboards.
• Identify opportunities for automation, digitization, and optimization of yard management processes.
• Drive continuous improvement projects related to inventory management, safety, and operational excellence.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop yard supervisors, operators, and contract workforce.
• Ensure manpower planning and deployment as per operational requirements.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify training needs.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensure adherence to safety standards and operational guidelines.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Promote a zero-incident culture within the yard.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and environmental compliance.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with internal departments including Procurement, Logistics, Sales, Finance, Quality, and Operations.
• Ensure timely resolution of operational issues impacting import/export shipments.
• Support business continuity through proactive planning and execution.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Yard Operations, Warehouse Management, Logistics, Shipping, Ports, ICD/CFS, or EXIM operations.
• Experience in handling import-export documentation and customs-related processes.
• Prior team management experience preferred.