Senior Manager - FTL, Operations

Vikram Solar; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Vikram Solar seeks an experienced operations professional to oversee end-to-end daily activities across two factory locations in Tamil Nadu. You will manage a 5–9 person team, ensure proper shift coverage, and coordinate freight/vehicle placements with a focus on service levels.

The role emphasizes vendor onboarding, freight-rate negotiations, and stringent documentation like LRs and E-way bills, while monitoring KPIs for on-time delivery and cost efficiency across Tirunelveli locations.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating end-to-end operations across multiple sites.
• Strong people management and shift coverage planning.
• Proven track record in vendor onboarding and freight-rate negotiations.
• Ability to maintain compliance documents and respond to customer queries.
• Experience tracking KPIs like on-time delivery and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations including order processing, LR creation, and MIS prep.
• Lead a team of 5–9 across two factory locations, ensuring smooth shift coverage.
• Drive vendor development for freight transport and fleet handling.
• Negotiate freight rates and onboard transport vendors using reverse bidding or auctions.
• Maintain documentation (LRs, PODs, E-way bills) and manage stakeholder/customer communications.

Skills

Operations management

Team leadership

Vendor development

Procurement & negotiations

Logistics coordination

Job description

• Operations & Team Management: Oversee end-to-end daily operations, including order processing, LR creation, and MIS preparation. Manage a team of 5 to 9 people spread across 2 factory locations in the same state, ensuring proper shift coverage.
• Vendor Development & Fleet Handling: Drive vendor development for FTL, Multimodal, and Coastal transport. Utilize e-Tracking systems and coordinate timely vehicle placement.
• Procurement & Bidding: Onboard transport vendors and negotiate freight rates using reverse bidding or auction platforms like Ariba and Procure Tiger.
• Compliance & Customer Coordination: Maintain proper documentation, including LRs, PODs, and E-way bills. Drive active stakeholder management and handle customer queries to maintain high service levels.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery performance, vehicle placement efficiency, and cost optimization.

Job Info

• Job Identification 858
• Posting Date 10/17/2026, 07:13 AM
• Apply Before 12/26/2030, 06:30 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Plot no. A-5, A-6, A-7, and A-10, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, 627352, IN