Deputy Manager - Outbound Logistics, HO

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. is seeking a Logistics Professional to manage freight rate masters, route evaluations, and commercial approvals across India.

You will analyze freight costs, support budgeting for freight, revenue, and logistics capex, and monitor spend, transit performance, and KPIs through MIS dashboards. The role requires 3 years of outbound/finished vehicle logistics experience, with exposure to SAP and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in supply chain, logistics, commerce or related field.
• 3 years of outbound/finished vehicle logistics experience in automotive or related industry.
• Prior exposure to SAP and Power BI is mandatory/preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage freight rate masters, route evaluations, and commercial approvals.
• Analyze freight costs and support budgeting for freight, revenue, and logistics capex.
• Monitor freight spend, transit performance, and KPIs through MIS and dashboards.
• Support vehicle dispatch planning and coordinate with Sales Planning, Plant, and Stockyard teams for timely deliveries.
• Review transit times, identify delays, and drive route and network optimization.
• Track and monitor transporter SLAs covering TAT, vehicle availability, damages, and compliance.
• Conduct transporter performance reviews and support vendor empanelment, renewals, and negotiations.
• Evaluate road, rail, and multimodal transport options to improve cost and service efficiency.
• Manage transit damage claims, statutory compliance, and audit documentation.
• Coordinate with stockyards and C&F partners on inventory ageing, space utilization, and dispatch priorities.
• Prepare management reports on freight spend, budget variances, SLA performance, and logistics metrics.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

SAP logistics modules

Geography knowledge (India)

Analytical mindset

Automotive logistics knowledge

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

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To manage freight rate masters, route evaluation, and cost analysis for finished vehicle outbound logistics, ensuring accurate SAP data maintenance, budget planning, and MIS reporting to support cost-effective and efficient vehicle distribution across India.

Key Responsibilities

Manage freight rate masters, route evaluations, and commercial approvals.

Analyze freight costs and support budgeting for freight, revenue, and logistics capex.

Monitor freight spend, transit performance, and operational KPIs through MIS and dashboards.

Support vehicle dispatch planning and coordinate with Sales Planning, Plant, and Stockyard teams for timely deliveries.

Review transit times, identify delays, and drive route and network optimization initiatives.

Track and monitor transporter SLAs covering TAT, vehicle availability, damages, and compliance.

Conduct transporter performance reviews and support vendor empanelment, renewals, and negotiations.

Evaluate road, rail, and multimodal transport options to improve cost and service efficiency.

Manage transit damage claims, statutory compliance, and audit documentation.

Coordinate with stockyards and C&F partners on inventory ageing, space utilization, and dispatch priorities.

Prepare management reports on freight spend, budget variances, SLA performance, and logistics metrics.Maintain data integrity and master records in SAP, Power BI, and operational databases.

Preferred Industries

Education Qualification

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Supply Chain, Logistics, Commerce, or related field
• 3 years of experience in outbound/finished vehicle logistics in automotive or related industry
• Prior exposure to SAP and Power BI is mandatory/preferred

General Experience

• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong proficiency in Power BI (dashboard creation, DAX, data modeling)
• Working knowledge of SAP, particularly logistics/freight-related modules
• Sound understanding of Indian geography (states, districts, regional transport corridors) relevant to vehicle dispatch planning
• Industry knowledge of outbound automotive/vehicle logistics (carriers, modes - rail/road, transporter ecosystem)
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail for cost computations and SLA tracking