Logistics Analyst

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

Job summary

Jobtailor in Chennai, India is seeking a Logistics Specialist to manage inbound transportation, monitor premium freight, and drive cost-effective improvements. The role requires a strong background in automotive spare parts and freight forwarding with advanced data analytics.

Collaboration with suppliers and internal teams is essential to meet tight schedules. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years in transportation/logistics, a relevant degree, and proficiency in data analytics

Qualifications

• Strong educational background in supply chain & logistics with minimum 4 years in transportation, customs & logistics.
• Experience in automotive spare parts management and freight forwarding is desirable.
• Proficiency in Power BI is advantageous.
• Excellent data analytics skills including handling of big data.
• Strong communication skills across organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the inbound transportation network to ensure efficient and timely delivery of materials.
• Monitor premium freight movements, analyse root causes, and implement corrective actions to control costs.
• Oversee carrier performance through regular reviews, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prioritize Vehicle Off Road (VOR) and other critical parts to meet urgent operational requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers, transport partners, and internal teams to minimize delays, improve service levels, and optimize overall supply chain efficiency.

Skills

Automotive spare parts management

Freight forwarding

Power BI

Data analytics

Big data

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or MBA or supply chain & logistics course

Job description

• Manage and coordinate the inbound transportation network to ensure efficient and timely delivery of materials.
• Monitor premium freight movements, analyse root causes, and implement corrective actions to control costs.
• Oversee carrier performance through regular reviews, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prioritize Vehicle Off Road (VOR) and other critical parts to meet urgent operational requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers, transport partners, and internal teams to minimize delays, improve service levels, and optimize overall supply chain efficiency.

Requirements

• Education Qualification: Bachelor’s degree or MBA or any specialized course in supply chain & logistics with a Minimum of 4 yrs of work experience in Transportation, Customs & Logistics.
• Longstanding experience in automative spare parts management and freight forwarding experience is desirable.
• Strong Knowledge of Power BI - Added advantage
• High level of analytical skills, understanding of and ability to interpret and manipulate metrics, analytics, and data and produce actionable insights, handling of big data
• Very good communication skills, ability to deal at all levels of the organization, and use appropriate communication style and tone.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing inbound transportation networks and optimizing supply chain efficiency through effective collaboration and analytical skills. Proficient in handling automotive spare parts management and utilizing data analytics for actionable insights.