National Operations Manager - Transportation

Nexus Manpower Solutions; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Manpower Solutions seeks an experienced Operation Head FTL Transportation to lead end-to-end FTL operations across PAN India, focusing on vehicle placement, billing timelines, POD closure, and loading operations. The role requires hands-on leadership of PAN India operations, vendor management, on-time billing and cash flow coordination, and continuous improvement of OTIF metrics.

Based in India, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and transport partners to optimize cost and

Qualifications

• End-to-end FTL transportation operations across PAN India.
• Own vehicle placement, billing timelines, POD closure, and loading operations.
• Strong focus on OTIF and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead complete FTL transportation operations across PAN India.
• Ensure efficient vehicle placement planning, build transporter/vendor network, onboarding and rate negotiation.
• Ensure on-time billing, POD collection and closure, minimize POD gaps, coordinate with billing and finance teams to improve cash flow.
• Oversee loading supervisor teams; ensure vehicle loading, space utilization, and dispatch planning; monitor loading TAT and damage control.

Skills

FTL operations

Vendor management

Billing coordination

Loading operations

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and result-driven Operation Head FTL Transportation who will be responsible for end-to-end FTL transportation operations across PAN India, with a strong focus on FTL operations. The role includes ownership of vehicle placement, billing timelines, POD closure, and loading operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. PAN India FTL Operations

• Lead complete FTL transportation operations across PAN India
• Ensure on-time vehicle placement, dispatch, and delivery (OTIF)
• Drive cost optimization and service excellence

2. Vehicle Placement & Vendor Management

• Ensure efficient vehicle placement planning as per demand
• Build and manage a strong transporter/vendor network
• Handle vendor onboarding, rate negotiation, and performance tracking

3. Billing & POD Control (Critical KPI Area)

• Ensure on-time billing as per agreed timelines
• Drive timely POD collection, submission, and closure
• Minimize billing delays due to POD gaps or discrepancies
• Coordinate closely with billing and finance teams to improve cash flow

4. Loading Operations Management

• Oversee loading supervisor teams across locations
• Ensure proper vehicle loading, space utilization, and dispatch planning
• Monitor loading TAT, damage control, and shortage prevention