Assistant Manager

R.M. Phosphates & Chemicals; Indore District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

R.M. Phosphates & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Manager – Logistics (Outward) to oversee end-to-end outbound operations across multiple plants in India.

You will manage dispatch planning, vehicle placement, and coordination with Production, Sales, and Warehouse teams to ensure timely deliveries. The role requires 5–8 years of experience in logistics, with strong skills in TMS, freight negotiation, ARC management, and SAP/ERP. MBA/PGDM in SCM is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain or Operations will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end outbound logistics operations across manufacturing plants.
• Ensure timely vehicle placement to meet dispatch schedules and customer commitments.
• Monitor daily dispatch activities, transportation planning, and order execution.
• Track finished goods inventory for effective dispatch planning.
• Prepare and monitor Order vs. Dispatch TAT reports to improve dispatch efficiency.
• Lead and manage Transportation Management System (TMS) implementation and daily operations.
• Monitor transporter performance, vehicle availability, and delivery timelines.
• Optimize vehicle utilization and transportation routes to improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with transporters for seamless movement of finished goods across PAN India.
• Negotiate freight rates with transporters to achieve cost optimization.
• Finalize Annual Rate Contracts (ARC) with logistics partners.
• Verify freight bills against approved freight rates and ARC agreements.
• Monitor logistics costs and ensure accurate transporter billing.
• Identify opportunities for freight savings and logistics process improvements.
• Coordinate with Production, Sales, Warehouse, and Commercial teams to ensure smooth dispatch operations.
• Manage PAN India distribution planning for fertilizers and related products.
• Ensure timely movement of finished goods while maintaining service levels.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly logistics MIS reports.
• Monitor FMS entries and dispatch documentation before vehicle movement.
• Conduct transit reconciliation for dispatches, stock transfers, and inward receipts.
• Present logistics performance reports and KPIs to management.
• Lead, mentor, and monitor the logistics team across multiple plant locations.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, compliance standards, and operational excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within logistics operations.

Skills

TMS

Freight negotiation

Transporter management

Outbound logistics planning

Supply chain management

Freight cost optimization

ARC management

Fleet management

Inventory & warehouse coordination

Logistics MIS & reporting

Transit reconciliation

SAP/ERP

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics/Engineering/Commerce/Business Administration

MBA/PGDM in SCM/Operations (added advantage)

Tools

SAP / ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Manager Logistics (Outward)

Location: Indore

Department: Logistics & Supply Chain

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 5–8 Years

About the Company

R.M. Phosphates & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. is one of India's leading manufacturers of fertilizers, specialty nutrients, and agri-input products. We are seeking a proactive and result-oriented Assistant Manager – Logistics to manage outbound logistics operations, transportation planning, freight optimization, and supply chain efficiency across multiple manufacturing locations.

Key Responsibilities

Outward Logistics & Dispatch Operations

• Manage end-to-end outbound logistics operations across manufacturing plants.
• Ensure timely vehicle placement to meet dispatch schedules and customer commitments.
• Monitor daily dispatch activities, transportation planning, and order execution.
• Track finished goods inventory (SSP, WSF, Cattle Feed, and other products) for effective dispatch planning.
• Prepare and monitor Order vs. Dispatch TAT reports to improve dispatch efficiency.

Transportation Management

• Lead and manage Transportation Management System (TMS) implementation and daily operations.
• Monitor transporter performance, vehicle availability, and delivery timelines.
• Optimize vehicle utilization and transportation routes to improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with transporters for seamless movement of finished goods across PAN India.

Freight Management & Negotiation

• Negotiate freight rates with transporters to achieve cost optimization.
• Finalize Annual Rate Contracts (ARC) with logistics partners.
• Verify freight bills against approved freight rates and ARC agreements.
• Monitor logistics costs and ensure accurate transporter billing.
• Identify opportunities for freight savings and logistics process improvements.

Supply Chain Coordination

• Coordinate with Production, Sales, Warehouse, and Commercial teams to ensure smooth dispatch operations.
• Manage PAN India distribution planning for fertilizers and related products.
• Ensure timely movement of finished goods while maintaining service levels.

MIS & Reporting

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly logistics MIS reports.
• Monitor FMS entries and dispatch documentation before vehicle movement.
• Conduct transit reconciliation for dispatches, stock transfers, and inward receipts.
• Present logistics performance reports and KPIs to management.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and monitor the logistics team across multiple plant locations.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, compliance standards, and operational excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within logistics operations.

Mandatory Skills

• Transportation Management System (TMS)
• Freight Negotiation & Rate Finalization
• Transporter Management
• Outward Logistics & Dispatch Planning
• Supply Chain Management
• Freight Cost Optimization
• Annual Rate Contract (ARC) Management
• Fleet Management
• Inventory & Warehouse Coordination
• Logistics MIS & Reporting
• Transit Reconciliation
• SAP / ERP
• Advanced Microsoft Excel

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain or Operations will be an added advantage.

Preferred Industry

• Fertilizer
• Chemicals
• Cement
• FMCG
• Manufacturing
• Agriculture Inputs
• Steel
• Bulk Commodity

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
• Sound understanding of transportation planning and freight optimization.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• High ownership, accountability, and execution excellence.