Job Profile
- Head of Sales & Marketing of products like MS Billets, DRI & Iron Ore Pellets
- Responsible for sales budget, marketing strategy, and fund collection as per target
- Administrative head of all commercial contracts & purchases including stores and secondary sales
- Focus on cost optimization and sustainable cost reduction in commercial contracts across the plant
- Conduct system study & improvements to ensure transparency and internal control in operations
- Raw material plant feeding, storage, and inventory management
- Reclamation and sorting of refractory material from used / rejected lots
- Handled import-related issues including Advance Licence, DEPB, Duty Assessment, port clearance, and logistics
- Managed secondary sales including sale of used refractories
- Independently handled vessel load export of Iron Ore Fines from Port
- Well-versed with commercial laws and Companies Act for commercial interpretations
- Reviewed and vetted commercial terms of orders including payment terms, BGs, discounts, and commissions
- Participated in coal block e-auction, evaluation, and bidding
- Involved in project contract finalization and import procurements
- Oversaw insurance for assets, directors' liability, Mediclaim, GPA, etc.
- Initiated and introduced contract ideas with OEMs
- Participated in FSA coal linkage auctions, iron ore mine auctions, and scrap sales
- Handled auctions like ILC, FLC, LCBD; occasionally involved in supply chain affairs
- Coordinated agreements with railway and port authorities
- Managed in-plant railway siding operations, material handling & feeding operations
- Oversaw captive iron ore mine contract management and logistics (road & rail)
Key Result Areas
Headed the Contract Cell for finance and commercial activitiesManaged all outsourced services including internal & outbound logistics, railway siding operations, material handling, equipment engagement, mining operations, plant raw material feeding, civil contracts, repair & maintenance, manpower supply, O&M contracts, and consultant engagementsGrowth Plans & Related Areas
Prepared financial models for growth projects with IRR, ROCE, ROIC, NPV, and break-even analysisStrategized implementation of acquisition activities including zero-date planning and IT synchronizationConducted scenario analysis, peer review, and risk statementsOversaw valuation of investments, capital assets, liabilities, and working capital determinationEnsured tax and regulatory compliancePlanned future capital expenditure for plant modificationsReduced losses via effective monitoring of demurrage, detention, penalties, and late chargesMonitored Capex implementation through SAPManaged end-to-end product transactions and service deliveryAdministered and reported monthly rolling forecasts, budget controls, variance and inventory analysis, and production variancesDeveloped KPIs and cost-saving initiatives through financial modelingManaged treasury, Capex, Opex, and continuity planningProvided insights into financial decision-making via planning, forecasting, and reportingEnsured timely compliance with audits, statutory reporting, taxation, and legal obligationsPromoted organizational culture and values among staff and stakeholdersAccounts, Taxation, Board & Audit Committee Matters
Implemented Ind AS and modified SAP for GSTManaged fixed asset componentization and RPT reporting post-Companies Act 2013Reported segment-wise financials for power businessLed consolidation of accounts and audit complianceSuggested SAP modifications to ensure Internal Financial Controls (IFC)Prepared MIS reports (quarterly / monthly / daily) and SEBI-compliant financial statementsHandled investment valuations and coordinated with internal and statutory auditorsClosed pending ATRs and prepared board notes and presentationsManaged transfer pricing, IT assessments, and appeals up to ITAT levelCollaborated with senior advocates on high-level tax appeal mattersLed preparation of annual business plans, financial projections, and Capex planningCore Competencies
Strategic SourcingProcurementMaterial ManagementLogisticsVendor ManagementCost SavingsContract NegotiationsCommercial OperationsTeam Building & MotivationStrategic Planning & LeadershipBusiness / Financial Planning & AnalysisP&L ManagementBudgeting / Forecasting / Cost ControlAccounting / Taxation / Audits / Internal ControlManagement Reporting / AnalysisWorking Capital ManagementTechnical Skills
SAP (FI & CO)TallyMS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Skills Required
Sales & Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Cost Optimization, Inventory Management