Regional Transport Manager

Carryfast; Indore District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Carryfast is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee regional transportation operations across MP, Gujarat and Maharashtra. You will manage end-to-end transport execution, vehicle placement, and a network of transporters to ensure timely deliveries and cost control.

Role includes coordinating with warehouses, customer service and commercial teams, plus monitoring SLA metrics and ensuring service continuity under disruptions. Strong vendor network and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Regional transport operations across MP, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
• Strong network development for regional transporters and brokers.
• Ability to monitor OTP/OTD/TAT/SLA performance.
• Negotiation of transportation rates with local and regional vendors.

Responsibilities

• Own daily regional transportation execution.
• Ensure vehicle placement against daily dispatch requirements.
• Coordinate with warehouse, customer service and commercial teams.
• Negotiate transportation rates with local and regional vendors.
• Maintain market rate intelligence.
• Monitor vendor billing and rate compliance.
• Develop a strong regional transporter network.
• Evaluate vendor capacity and service performance.
• Reduce vehicle placement failures.
• Reduce cargo damage, shortage and pilferage.
• Arrange alternate vehicles for critical dispatches.
• Handle accidents, breakdowns and route diversions.
• Ensure service continuity during operational disruptions.
• Coordinate during check-post or transit-related delays.

Skills

Fleet management

Vendor management

Logistics operations

Cost control

Rate negotiation

GPS tracking

Tools

TMS

GPS tracking

Job description

Job Description Regional

Transport Manager

SCOPE OF WORK

Regional Transportation Operations Across Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat And Maharashtra. Management Of FTL, PTL/LTL, Feeder And Linehaul Operations. Vehicle Placement, Fleet Availability And Transporter/Vendor Management. Regional Hub, Cross-Dock And Transportation Network Coordination. Monitoring Of OTP, OTD, TAT And SLA Performance. Transport Cost Control, Rate Negotiation And Vendor Productivity. TMS, GPS Tracking And Digital Transport Process Implementation. Regional POD Collection And Timely Closure. Cargo Safety, Transit Compliance And Issue Resolution. Regional Team Management And Cross-Functional Coordination.

A. Regional Transport Operations Manage End-To-End Transport Operations Across MP, Gujarat And Maharashtra. Drive Transportation Operations Across Major Locations Including Indore, Dewas, Pithampur, Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Bhiwandi, Pune, Ahmedabad And Other Regional Corridors. Manage Scheduled PTL/LTL And Feeder Movements. Ensure Planned Linehaul Departures And Arrivals As Per Defined Schedules. Coordinate Hub-To-Hub, Hub-To-Spoke And Feeder Transportation Movements. Ensure Effective Coordination Between Warehouses, Hubs, Transporters, Drivers And Customers.

B. Fleet Placement & Vehicle Management Manage Daily FTL And Secondary Distribution Vehicle Placement. Ensure Vehicle Availability As Per Operational Requirement And Dispatch Plan. Develop And Maintain A Reliable Local Transporter, Fleet-Owner And Broker Network. Identify Alternative Vehicles And Backup Sources During Vehicle Shortages. Monitor Vehicle Reporting, Loading, Dispatch And Delivery Status. Control Driver Detention,

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Own Daily Regional Transportation Execution.
2. 2. Ensure Vehicle Placement Against Daily Dispatch Requirements.
3. 3. Coordinate With Warehouse, Customer Service And Commercial Teams.
4. 4. Negotiate Transportation Rates With Local And Regional Vendors.
5. 5. Maintain Market Rate Intelligence.
6. 6. Monitor Vendor Billing And Rate Compliance.
7. 7. Develop A Strong Regional Transporter Network.
8. 8. Evaluate Vendor Capacity And Service Performance.
9. 9. Reduce Vehicle Placement Failures.
10. 10. Reduce Cargo Damage, Shortage And Pilferage.
11. 11. Arrange Alternate Vehicles For Critical Dispatches.
12. 12. Handle Accidents, Breakdowns And Route Diversions.
13. 13. Ensure Service Continuity During Operational Disruptions.
14. 14. Coordinate During Check-Post Or Transit-Related Delays