Assistant Deputy Manager – Transportation

People, Jobs, and News; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra Logistics in India is seeking candidates for transportation management with strong negotiation skills. The role includes identifying and onboarding transport vendors, monitoring vendor performance, analyzing freight costs, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should possess knowledge in logistics operations and be proficient in Excel, MIS, ERP, and TMS systems. This position is ideal for detail-oriented individuals looking to optimize transportation processes.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen required.
• Knowledge of transportation and fleet operations is essential.
• Experience in vendor management and stakeholder coordination needed.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary.
• Proficiency in Excel, MIS, ERP, and TMS systems required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard transport vendors.
• Monitor vendor performance and KPIs.
• Analyze freight spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Draft and finalize transport agreements and rate contracts.
• Coordinate with operations and planning teams.
• Prepare MIS reports and performance dashboards.
• Ensure transport compliance and documentation.

Skills

Negotiation and commercial acumen

Knowledge of transportation and fleet operations

Vendor management and stakeholder coordination

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Excel

MIS knowledge

ERP knowledge

TMS knowledge

SLA & KPI management

Logistics operation

Job description

About the Company

Mahindra Logistics is one of India’s leading integrated logistics and supply chain solutions providers. The company offers end-to-end logistics services across transportation, warehousing, in-plant logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain management for industries including automotive, engineering, consumer goods, and e-commerce.

With a strong nationwide network and technology-driven operations, Mahindra Logistics focuses on delivering efficient, reliable, and customer‑centric logistics solutions while driving operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport Procurement & Sourcing
  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard transport vendors
  • Float RFQs/RFPs and conduct commercial negotiations
  • Ensure competitive freight rates and benchmarking
  • Develop long‑term vendor relationships
• Vendor Management
  • Monitor vendor performance and KPIs
  • Ensure compliance with agreements and SLAs
  • Handle issue resolution and escalation management
  • Drive vendor rationalization and consolidation
• Cost Optimization
  • Analyze freight spend and identify cost‑saving opportunities
  • Improve route optimization and vehicle utilization
  • Track market trends and transport benchmarks
• Contract Management
  • Draft and finalize transport agreements and rate contracts
  • Ensure adherence to contractual terms
  • Support contract renewals and amendments
• Operations Coordination
  • Coordinate with operations and planning teams
  • Ensure vehicle availability and placement
  • Resolve transportation delays and service issues
• Data & Reporting
  • Prepare MIS reports and performance dashboards
  • Track KPIs and operational metrics
  • Use ERP/TMS systems for reporting and analytics
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure transport compliance and documentation
  • Monitor insurance, permits, and statutory requirements
  • Identify operational risks and implement mitigation plans

Required Skills

• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
• Knowledge of transportation and fleet operations
• Vendor management and stakeholder coordination
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel, MIS, ERP, and TMS systems

Skills: transportation management, logistics operation, vendor management, ERP/TMS knowledge, MIS reporting, advanced Excel skills, SLA & KPI management, freight, management, transportation