Manager Logistics

**Role Summary:** To lead and manage outbound transportation operations for finished goods, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant delivery to customers, depots, or distributors while optimizing logistics performance and service levels. **Responsibilities** * Develop and execute outbound transportation (Full Truck Loads, Part Truck Loads, Courier movements) plans aligned with dispatch schedules and customer commitments. * Ensure timely vehicle placement and dispatch from plants, warehouses, and distribution centers. * Optimize route planning and load consolidation to maximize vehicle utilization and reduce freight costs. * Monitor daily shipment movement and ensure adherence to delivery timelines. * Identify, onboard, and develop reliable transporter/vendor base across regions. * Negotiate freight rates and contracts to ensure cost competitiveness. * Monitor transporter performance (TAT, on-time delivery, incident rate) and drive continuous improvement. * Ensure availability of vehicles during peak demand and contingency situations. * Manage transportation costs against approved budgets and KPIs. * Analyze freight spend and identify cost-saving opportunities (mode optimization, consolidation, route changes). * Monitor detention, demurrage, and penalty costs; implement corrective actions. * Prepare and present MIS reports on logistics cost trends and savings initiatives. * Ensure high service levels (OTIF – On Time In Full deliveries). * Coordinate with sales, customer service, and distribution teams to meet customer delivery requirements. * Proactively address delivery delays, escalations, and service issues. * Drive continuous improvement in delivery lead times and customer satisfaction. * Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (road permits, E-way bills, GST norms, safety regulations). * Maintain accurate and timely documentation for dispatch and invoicing. * Ensure adherence to company policies and audit requirements. * Manage insurance claims for transit damages and losses. * Utilize TMS (Transport Management System) and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle, etc.) for planning, tracking, and reporting. * Drive digitalization initiatives such as GPS tracking, e-POD, automated freight billing. * Ensure data accuracy and real-time visibility of shipments. * Track and report key KPIs: OTIF delivery, Freight cost per unit / ton / km, Vehicle turnaround time, Fill rate / load efficiency, Transit damage / claims * Prepare dashboards and periodic reports for leadership review. * Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions. * Collaborate with: Warehouse/Dispatch teams for shipment readiness; Sales & planning teams for demand alignment; Procurement for vendor contracts & Finance for billing, audits, and cost controls * Ensure smooth coordination across internal and external stakeholders. * Identify potential transportation risks (strikes, weather disruptions, capacity shortages). * Develop contingency plans to ensure continuity of supply. * Manage crisis situations and minimize service disruption. * Lead and develop transportation team members. * Set performance goals and conduct regular reviews. * Drive capability building and process improvements within the team. * Foster a culture of safety, efficiency, and accountability. **Requirement:** * Master's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, from Tier I or II colleges * 8–12 years of experience in transportation/logistics, preferably in outbound finished goods * Experience handling multi-location distribution networks * Strong knowledge of transportation and logistics operations * Cost analysis and negotiation skills * Data-driven decision making * Stakeholder management * Problem-solving and crisis handling * Proficiency in ERP/TMS tools * Leadership and team management