Manager Logistics

ITC Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC Limited is seeking an Operations/Logistics Professional in Tamil Nadu to manage end-to-end logistics and transportation for pan-India operations. The role focuses on optimizing spend, ensuring timely dispatch, and driving continuous improvement in transport networks.

The candidate should have a strong background in ERP/SAP, data analytics, and stakeholder coordination to deliver cost-efficient, reliable supply chains within a fast-moving consumer goods environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics and supply chain management in FMCG/Retail sectors.
• Bachelor's in Engineering and postgraduate qualification preferred.
• SAP experience is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage daily logistics operations for efficient transport of goods.
• Lead annual freight negotiations and secure favorable terms with carriers.
• Monitor transportation costs and ensure adherence to budgets.

Skills

Data orientation

Advanced Excel

SAP

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Transportation regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Post Graduation from Tier 1 institute

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

• Effective and efficient management of Logistics and supply chain operations resulting in enhanced service levels and optimum spend. Building and managing a robust and agile transportation network Pan India.

About Us

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Effective and efficient management of Logistics and supply chain operations resulting in enhanced service levels and optimum spend. Building and managing a robust and agile transportation network Pan India.

Key Focus Areas

• Logistics Spend Management in the area of transport management
• Contracting and Transport commercial Management all legs of primary transportation
• Ensuring timely availability of trucks for dispatch
• Transit Schedule adherence
• Statutory compliance in Transportation

Principal Accountabilities

Transport Management

• Plan, Organize and manage daily operations to ensure efficient and cost-effective transportation of goods.
• Finalizing the Transportation Plan Category wise. Ensure that transportation of stocks happen, involving least possible cost but ensuring safety of the stocks.
• Lead and facilitate Annual Freight Negotiations for all legs of transportation. Negotiate contracts with carriers and suppliers to secure favorable terms and rates.
• Work with the Business on the Network and Budget the Transportation Costs during annual budgeting process.
• Develop and implement transportation strategies to optimize routes, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
• Analyze transportation costs and provide reports to management with recommendations for cost improvements.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscapes, customer needs and emerging technologies to improve transportation processes. Explore the alternative means of transport like rail, multimodal transport, etc,
• Develop and implement innovative pricing models considering factors such as operational cost, market demand and customer segmentation.
• Monitor and Analyze arrival conditions of stocks at Warehouses/ manufacturing units and develops operating procedures & ensures training to WSP / Transporters to ensure improved delivered quality.
• Monitoring and control the actual Transportation spend against the planned budget.
• Review and work with MIS team for data analysis, resource optimisation and KPI improvements.
• Ensure Marketing & Sales team’s queries are resolved on time.
• Developing the Vendor base for different warehouse/manufacturing locations.
• Develop new transporters for critical routes.
• Benchmarking of Freight rates across industry.
• Focusing on the Transporter performance and ensure that the following parameters are tracked directly.
  • Placement Index
  • On time Delivery
  • Damages/Losses in Transit
  • No. of instances of penalty/documentation errors
• Provide Tools and expertise to the field Teams on Transportation Optimization through Route Optimization.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee the implementation and use of transportation management systems (TMS) and other relevant technologies.

People Development

• Identifying the Training needs of the Logistics Team.
• Anchoring relevant people processes for developing team members.
• Driving the team to deliver superior results and enhancing their capabilities.
• Ensuring SAP Training is imparted to all the new entrants in the team and to the WSPs.

Code of Conduct and ensuring compliance of statutory norms

• Educating team on the prevalent company norms and expected work practices.
• Ensuring compliance to all relevant and applicable statutes by reviewing the degree of compliance on a periodical basis.

Role Essentials

• Data orientation: Analytics & Advanced Excel- Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Good Hands-On experience of ERPs. Having worked in SAP environment will be an added advantage
• Ability to pay close attention and notice minor details
• Strong execution skills
• Negotiation Skills and experience of collective freight negotiations, eAuction, etc
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with multiple stake holders in a fast paced & dynamic environment
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and safety standards.

Operations Manager, Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Finance Executives and Manager Warehousing.

Warehousing service providers, Transporters and Audit Firms

Requirements

• Qualification – Bachelors’ degree in Engineering and Post Graduation from a Tier 1 institute (Preferable)
• Min 5 Years of relevant experience in field of FMCG/ Retail