Manager Logistics

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

Job summary

Itcportal seeks a Logistics Manager to manage logistics and supply chain operations in Chennai, India. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years experience in FMCG/Retail.

This role involves overseeing transportation networks, optimizing logistics costs, and ensuring compliance with statutory norms. Candidates should possess strong negotiation and data analysis skills, with experience in ERP systems being a plus.

Qualifications

• Min 5 years of relevant experience in FMCG/Retail.
• Strong understanding of transportation regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily logistics operations ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Negotiate contracts with carriers for favorable terms.
• Analyze transportation costs and provide recommendations.
• Develop strategies to optimize transport routes.

Skills

Logistics Spend Management

Negotiation Skills

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Post Graduation from a Tier 1 institute

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

Job description

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

KEYFOCUS AREAS:

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

PRINCIPALACCOUNTABILITIES:

TransportManagement

• § Plan, Organize and manage daily operations to ensureefficient and cost-effective transportation of goods.
• § Finalizing the Transportation Plan Category wise.Ensure that transportation of stocks happen, involving least possible cost butensuring safety of the stocks.
• § Lead and facilitate Annual Freight Negotiations forall legs of transportation. Negotiatecontracts with carriers and suppliers to secure favorable terms and rates.
• § Work with the Business on the Network and Budget theTransportation Costs during annual budgeting process.
• § Developand implement transportation strategies to optimize routes, reduce costs, andimprove service levels.
• § Analyzetransportation costs and provide reports to management with recommendations forcost improvements.
• § Stayupdated on industry trends, competitive landscapes, customer needs and emergingtechnologies to improve transportation processes. Explore the alternative means of transport like rail, multimodaltransport, etc.,
• § Develop and implement innovative pricing modelsconsidering factors such as operational cost, market demand and customersegmentation.
• § Monitorand Analyze arrival conditions of stocks at Warehouses/ manufacturing units anddevelops operating procedures & ensures training to WSP / Transporters toensure improved delivered quality.
• § Monitoringand control the actual Transportation spend against the planned budget.
• § Reviewand work with MIS team for data analysis, resource optimization and KPIimprovements.
• § EnsureMarketing & Sales team’s queries are resolved on time.
• § Developing the Vendor base for different warehouse/manufacturinglocations.
• § Develop new transporters for critical routes.
• § Benchmarking of Freight rates across industry.
• § Provide Tools and expertise to the field Teams onTransportation Optimization through Route Optimization.
• § Maintainstrong relationships with clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• § Overseethe implementation and use of transportation management systems (TMS) and otherrelevant technologies.

People Development

• Identifying the Training needs of the LogisticsTeam.
• Anchoring relevant people processes for developing teammembers.
• Driving the team to deliver superior results andenhancing their capabilities.
• Ensuring SAP Training is imparted to all the newentrants in the team and to the WSPs.

Code of Conduct and ensuringcompliance of statutory norms

• Educatingteam on the prevalent company norms and expected work practices.
• Ensuringcompliance to all relevant and applicable statutes by reviewing the degree ofcompliance on a periodical basis.
• Data orientation: Analytics& Advanced Excel- Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Good Hands-Onexperience of ERPs. Having worked in SAP environment will be an added advantage
• Ability to pay closeattention and notice minor details
• Negotiation Skills andexperience of collective freight negotiations, eAuction, etc
• Excellent communication andinterpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with multiplestake holders in a fast paced & dynamic environment
• Knowledge of transportationregulations and safety standards.
• Focusing on the Transporter performance and ensurethat the following parameters are tracked directly.
  • PlacementIndex
  • Ontime Delivery
  • No.of instances of penalty/documentation errors

INTERNALLINKAGES:

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

EXTERNALLINKAGES:

Warehousing service providers, Transporters and AuditFirms

Requirements

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