Manager Logistics

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

Job summary

ITC Limited is looking for a talented logistics professional in Chennai to effectively manage logistics and supply chain operations. This role involves optimizing transportation networks and ensuring compliance with statutory norms across operations.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in the FMCG/Retail sector. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in FMCG/Retail.
• Experience with ERPs preferable, especially SAP.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics and supply chain operations effectively.
• Lead transportation planning and ensure cost-effective execution.
• Negotiate favorable terms with carriers and suppliers.
• Monitor transportation costs against planned budgets.
• Develop and implement innovative transportation strategies.

Skills

Data orientation

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Execution skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Post-graduation from a Tier 1 institute

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

Job description

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.
• Finalize the transportation plan category wise. Ensure that transportation of stocks happens, 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 the 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 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 develop operating procedures & ensure training to WSP/Transporters to ensure improved delivered quality.
• Monitor and control the actual transportation spend against the planned budget.
• Review and work with MIS team for data analysis, resource optimization and KPI improvements.
• Ensure marketing & sales team’s queries are resolved on time.
• Develop the vendor base for different warehouse/manufacturing locations.
• Develop new transporters for critical routes.
• Benchmark freight rates across industry.
• Focus 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

• Identify the training needs of the logistics team.
• Anchor relevant people processes for developing team members.
• Drive the team to deliver superior results and enhancing their capabilities.
• Ensure SAP training is imparted to all new entrants in the team and to the WSPs.

Code of Conduct and ensuring compliance of statutory norms

• Educate team on the prevalent company norms and expected work practices.
• Ensure compliance to all relevant and applicable statutes by reviewing the degree of compliance on a periodic 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 stakeholders in a fast paced & dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and safety standards.

Internal Linkages

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

External Linkages

Warehousing service providers, Transporters and Audit Firms.

Requirements

• Qualification – Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and post‑graduation from a Tier 1 institute (preferable).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the field of FMCG/ Retail.