Logistics Planning Specialist

Capgemini; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth programs

Job summary

Capgemini in Chennai is seeking a Transport/Logistics professional to plan, execute, and optimize inbound and outbound transportation activities. You will coordinate with carriers, warehouses, and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and cost control.

The role requires 5–9 years of experience in transport and warehousing, with SAP/OTM experience and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools is essential; flexible work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain/logistics or related field required.
• Experience with SAP, OTM, Power BI or other TMS tools essential.
• 5–9 years of experience in transport and warehousing across modes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities required.
• Proficient in Excel and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute inbound and outbound transportation activities.
• Optimize routes, loads, and carrier allocation.
• Manage shipments in TMS (OTM, SAP TM).
• Track shipments and proactively handle exceptions.
• Coordinate with carriers, warehouses, and suppliers.
• Perform freight audit and validate invoices.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization.
• Prepare reports and analyse KPIs.
• Maintain master data accuracy.
• Ensure SOP and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/Logistics or related field

Tools

SAP

OTM

Power BI

Job description

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.Your RoleWe are seeking a talented and driven Transport / Logistics with experience to manage transportation planning, execution, and optimization activities. The role focuses on ensuring efficient shipment movement, cost control, and high service levels through strong coordination with carriers, warehouses, and internal stakeholders.In this role you will play a key role in:• Plan and execute inbound and outbound transportation activities• Optimize routes, loads, and carrier allocation• Manage shipments in TMS (OTM, SAP TM)• Track shipments and handle exceptions proactively• Coordinate with carriers, warehouses, and suppliers• Perform freight audit and validate invoices• Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization• Prepare reports and analyse KPIs• Maintain master data accuracy• Ensure SOP and regulatory complianceYour ProfileBachelor’s degree in supply chain/Logistics or related fieldExperience with SAP, OTM, Power BI or other TMS tools5 to 9 years of experience in all modes of transport (Air, Ocean and Road) & WarehousingStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsProficiency in Excel and reporting toolsStrong communication skillsWHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HEREWe recognize the significance of flexible work arrangements to provide support. Be it remote work, flexible work hours or alternative work schedules, you will get an environment to maintain healthy work life balance.At the heart of our mission is your career growth. Our array of career growth programs and diverse professions are crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities.Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.