Logistics Manager

Element Solutions Inc; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Solutions Inc. is seeking a Logistics Manager to support our supply chain strategy by leveraging data analytics and strategic sourcing to optimize transportation operations across international regions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to improve service levels, reduce costs, and enhance overall efficiency. You will collect and analyze logistics data, develop sourcing strategies for ocean/air freight, and drive cost reductions through market analysis

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with data manipulation and interpretation.
• Proven ability to manage complex sourcing projects and vendor relationships.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across global teams.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and logistics software is preferred.
• Experience in international logistics or supply chain management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect, consolidate, and analyze logistics data from various enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with global teams in logistics, planning, and manufacturing to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Use large datasets to identify trends and support strategic decisions in areas such as spend analysis, supplier concentration, risk management, and cost optimization.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for transportation categories including ocean freight, air freight, and freight forwarding.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through market analysis and enterprise-wide collaboration.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing and reliable service.
• Monitor and manage category performance, providing insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Maintain a repository of logistics intelligence and market trends to inform decision-making.
• Contribute to forecasting and budgeting processes related to transportation and raw materials.
• Identify and mitigate supplier risks to ensure continuity of operations.

Skills

Data analytics

Sourcing leadership

Vendor management

ERP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

Logistics software

Job description

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The Logistics Manager plays a key role in supporting the organization's supply chain strategy by leveraging data analytics and strategic sourcing to optimize transportation operations across international regions. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners to improve service levels, reduce costs, and enhance overall efficiency.

What will you be doing?

• Collect, consolidate, and analyze logistics data from various enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with global teams in logistics, planning, and manufacturing to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Use large datasets to identify trends and support strategic decisions in areas such as spend analysis, supplier concentration, risk management, and cost optimization.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for transportation categories including ocean freight, air freight, and freight forwarding.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through market analysis and enterprise-wide collaboration.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing and reliable service.
• Monitor and manage category performance, providing insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Maintain a repository of logistics intelligence and market trends to inform decision-making.
• Contribute to forecasting and budgeting processes related to transportation and raw materials.
• Identify and mitigate supplier risks to ensure continuity of operations.

Who are You?

• Strong analytical skills with experience in data manipulation and interpretation.
• Proven ability to manage complex sourcing projects and vendor relationships.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across global teams.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and logistics software is preferred.
• Experience in international logistics or supply chain management is a plus.