Global Logistics Excellence & Programme Manager Castrol in India at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Global Logistics Excellence & Programme Manager Castrol based in India.

Join a global transformation initiative focused on redefining logistics operations across a complex international supply chain. As the Global Logistics Excellence & Programme Manager, you will lead strategic programs that enhance logistics performance, digitalization, operational resilience, and cost efficiency across the Eastern Hemisphere. This role combines deep logistics expertise with large-scale program leadership, offering the opportunity to influence future operating models, technology adoption, and process excellence. Working alongside cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders, you will drive impactful change while helping build scalable, high-performing logistics capabilities in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

• Lead a portfolio of strategic logistics transformation programs, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Develop and manage program roadmaps, governance frameworks, project dependencies, and performance reporting.
• Serve as a subject matter expert across transportation, warehousing, marine and shipping, logistics planning, and end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Drive the standardization and continuous improvement of logistics processes, operating models, KPIs, and performance management frameworks.
• Identify opportunities to improve logistics efficiency, service quality, resilience, safety, sustainability, and cost optimization.
• Oversee portfolio planning, project prioritization, risk management, resource allocation, and executive reporting.
• Collaborate with global supply chain, procurement, finance, digital, and business teams to align transformation initiatives with organizational objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with logistics providers, technology partners, and external consultants.
• Lead organizational change management activities, ensuring successful adoption of new systems, processes, and operating models.
• Develop business cases, monitor program investments, track value realization, and promote best practices in project and program management.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations within multinational organizations.
• Strong expertise in transportation, warehousing, logistics planning, marine and shipping, or end-to-end logistics operations.
• Proven experience leading large-scale logistics transformation, operational excellence, or digitalization initiatives.
• Demonstrated success managing cross-functional projects involving supply chain, procurement, technology, and commercial stakeholders.
• Experience developing logistics strategies, operating models, KPI frameworks, and continuous improvement programs.
• Strong financial acumen, including business case development, investment analysis, and benefits realization.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Experience working with logistics service providers, consultants, and technology vendors.
• Familiarity with Transport Management Systems (TMS), Control Towers, logistics visibility platforms, or other digital logistics technologies is highly desirable.
• Experience across complex international supply chain networks or industries such as FMCG, chemicals, industrial manufacturing, or logistics services is an advantage.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, or Agile/Scrum are preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% as required.

• Hybrid working model offering a combination of office and remote work.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive life and health insurance, including medical coverage.
• Extensive learning, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Career growth within a global organization undergoing large-scale transformation.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact international logistics and digitalization initiatives.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and diverse workplace culture.
• Access to employee networks, social communities, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.