Logistics Manager

Genius Consultants; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Genius Consultants is seeking a Logistics Manager for its Head Office in Kolkata to lead outbound road logistics, plan strategies, and manage vendor relationships.

The role requires extensive experience in logistics leadership, SAP proficiency, and a proven track record of cost-efficient operations across regional and national routes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading logistics at scale in a paints sector.
• Strong knowledge of outbound road transport networks and cost structures.
• Proven vendor management and contract negotiation skills.
• Hands-on experience with SAP and logistics automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end outbound logistics operations across regional and national routes.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery to retail outlets and customers.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term logistics strategies aligned with business goals.
• Forecast demand and align logistics capacity to support retail expansion.
• Evaluate, onboard, and manage logistics partners and transport vendors.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure service level compliance.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Paints industry

Outbound road logistics

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

SAP

Tools

SAP

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Job Title- Logistics Manager

Location-Head Office- Kolkata

Key Responsibilities-

Outbound Road Logistics Movement:

1. Oversee end to end outbound logistics operations across regional & national routes.
2. Ensure timely & cost-effective delivery to retail outlets & customers.

Strategic planning & Execution:

1. Develop & implement Short- & long-term logistics strategies aligned with business goals.
2. Forecast demand and align logistics capacity to support retail expansion.

Vendor Development & Management:

1. Evaluate, onboard, and manage logistics partners and transport vendors.
2. Negotiate contract and ensure service level compliance.

Desired skills & Experience-

• Proven experience in logistics leadership, from paints sector.
• Strong understanding of outbound road transportation network and cost structure
• Knowledge in vendor management & contract negotiation
• Familiarity with logistics automation tools and digital platform (hands on experience in SAP is mandatory).

Preferred candidate profile