Manager – Planning & Business Solutions (Energy & Projects vertical)

OverviewManager – Planning & Business Solutions for Energy & Projects vertical supports the execution and delivery of AIT’s Energy & Projects (E&P) solutions strategy within the IMEA region. The role focuses on commercial execution, customer support, operational coordination, and product deployment, contributing to sustainable and profitable growth in line with regional and corporate objectives.The Manager partners closely with the Director – Energy & Projects, regional leadership, and cross‑functional teams to support business development initiatives, ensure operational excellence, and maintain strong relationships with customers and service providers involved in complex Energy and Project logistics solutions.ResponsibilitiesLead and coordinate end‑to‑end execution of Energy, Oil & Gas, and Project Cargo movements across India & Middle East region, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and on‑time delivery.Serve as the operational and technical subject‑matter expert for Energy & Project cargo, including OOG, breakbulk, modules, skids, and engineered movements supporting upstream, midstream, and downstream projects.Manage routing, carrier selection, vessel planning, equipment configuration, permits, surveys, and method‑of‑transport execution in alignment with approved SOPs, HSE plans, and EPC requirements.Coordinate carriers, heavy‑haul and SPMT providers, ports, terminals, yards, and third‑party service providers to ensure capacity availability, service continuity, and effective risk mitigation in Oil & Gas environments.Monitor shipment‑ and project‑level cost performance, supporting margin integrity and compliance with approved commercial frameworks and customer contractual requirements.Support tender execution for Energy & Oil & Gas projects through operational feasibility assessments, execution methodology reviews, and pricing inputs within defined authority limits.Collaborate with regional pricing and procurement teams to validate rates, equipment availability, and market conditions, sharing intelligence on carrier capacity and cost drivers within the Energy sector.Track operational KPIs related to safety, schedule adherence, cost control, and execution quality, implementing corrective actions for deviations.Act as a first‑level operational escalation point for complex, high‑risk, or cross‑border Energy & Project shipments, including shutdowns, critical‑path cargo, and remote site deliveries.Ensure full compliance with HSE, DG, project QA/QC standards, and customer‑specific Oil & Gas and Energy project requirements.Collaborate with regional leadership, sales, engineering, and operations teams to improve execution capability, standardization, and delivery performance across Energy & Projects programs.QualificationsA team player who works well with others – being respectful to our teammates is a Core Value!A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability and autonomy in your role.Growth mindset – being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently.Customer service focus – we serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our culture!Other Skills We Hope to SeeBachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.8–12 years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or project cargo, within Energy or Industrial Projects.Experience supporting P&L performance, pricing, or commercial activities.Exposure to Air, Ocean, and Project logistics operations.Experience working across multiple stakeholders and geographies preferred.Strong coordination, communication, and problem‑solving skills.Process‑oriented with attention to detail and compliance requirements.Demonstrate a great deal of initiative and a strong hands‑on mentalityHigh customer and service orientationHigh ability to work under pressure in a matrix environment and willingness to travelDemonstrates sound judgment and the ability to operate effectively in complex, high‑risk environments.What AIT Can Offer YouIn addition to base compensation, AIT offers a growing suite of competitive benefits to help our teammates realize their full financial, well‑being, personal and professional potential.AIT Worldwide Logistics benefits available across all global marketsVacation/holiday timeGlobal employee support programMindfulness toolsProfessional developmentCompany events and gatheringsFive paid volunteer hours through our AIT Cares programOur competitive employee benefits packages may vary by region and country.#J-18808-Ljbffr