Commercial Manager

Zebronics; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zebronics is seeking a commercial management professional with 8 to 12 years of experience in logistics or transportation. The role involves managing transportation contracts, negotiating pricing models, and optimizing costs.

The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, vendor management experience, and proficiency in Hindi and English. A solid understanding of logistics operations is crucial for this position. Join Zebronics and contribute to our strategic sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of experience in Commercial Management, Logistics, or Transportation.
• Strong experience in transportation commercials and contract management.
• Proven negotiation and renegotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and manage transportation and logistics contracts.
• Handle large-value transportation budgets.
• Lead contract renegotiations to improve commercial terms.

Skills

Commercial Management

Logistics

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication in Hindi

Communication in English

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and manage transportation and logistics contracts.
• Handle large-value transportation budgets and drive cost optimization initiatives.
• Manage commercial discussions with transporters, logistics partners, and vendors.
• Lead contract renegotiations to improve commercial terms and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate pricing models, freight rates, and transportation cost structures.
• Manage multiple commercial agreements and vendor relationships across regions.
• Monitor contract compliance, service levels, and commercial performance.
• Collaborate with Logistics, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support strategic sourcing initiatives.

Preferred candidate profile

• 8 to 12 years of experience in Commercial Management, Logistics or Transportation,
• Strong experience in transportation commercials and contract management.
• Experience handling large budgets and high-value commercial engagements.
• Proven negotiation and renegotiation skills.
• Strong vendor management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Good understanding of logistics operations, transportation costing, and freight management.
• Strong analytical and commercial decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills with mandatory proficiency in Hindi and English