Senior Manager Transportation & Logistics

Capgemini; Gurugram District, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Gurgaon seeks Senior Manager Transportation (T&L) with 12+ years of experience in industry and consulting, focusing on consumer goods and retail transportation, serving Indian and global clients. You will lead strategic consulting projects, drive transformation, and manage client relationships to deliver growth and improved operations across the value chain.

You will guide operating model design, process optimization, digital transformation, and cross-functional teams across

Qualifications

• 12+ years of combined industry and consulting experience in Transportation, Logistics, Consumer Goods, and Retail.
• Strong understanding of supply chain, transportation management, logistics operations, distribution networks, and warehouse management.
• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation and consulting engagements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Experience working with both Indian and global clients across diverse markets.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver strategic consulting engagements across Transportation & Logistics for Indian and global clients.
• Advise on operating model design, process optimization, and digital transformation.
• Drive growth, cost optimization, and operational excellence across planning, warehousing, and distribution.
• Build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders as a trusted adviser.
• Lead business development activities by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and client pitches.
• Develop industry-specific solutions, thought leadership, and market insights for T&L.
• Manage multiple consulting projects with timely delivery and quality.
• Lead cross-functional and distributed teams with coaching and performance management.
• Promote adoption of analytics, automation, AI, and digital platforms.
• Conduct market assessments, benchmarking, and network optimization.
• Collaborate with practices and ecosystem partners to accelerate outcomes.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments to guide clients.
• Ensure project profitability, resource utilization, and governance compliance.
• Support capability building with methodologies and knowledge assets in T&L.
• Contribute to growth by expanding Transportation & Logistics consulting business.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Strategy consulting

Supply chain optimization

Transportation management

Client relationship management

Education

MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Job description

Job Title

Senior Manager Transportation (T&L) (12+ Years Experience)

Job Summary

This role suits a professional with 12+ years of combined industry and consulting experience in consumer goods and retail (Mainly in Transportation), serving Indian and global clients. You will lead strategic consulting projects, drive business transformation, and manage client relationships to deliver growth and operational excellence across value chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver strategic consulting engagements across the Transportation & Logistics value chain for Indian and global clients.
• Advise clients on business transformation initiatives, including operating model design, process optimization, and digital transformation.
• Drive growth, cost optimization, and operational excellence across transportation planning, logistics operations, warehousing, distribution, and supply chain functions.
• Build and manage strong client relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Lead business development activities by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, participating in client pitches, and contributing to revenue growth.
• Develop industry-specific solutions, thought leadership, and market insights related to Transportation, Logistics, Consumer Goods, and Retail sectors.
• Manage multiple consulting projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery, quality standards, and client satisfaction.
• Lead cross-functional and geographically distributed teams, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies, analytics, automation, AI, and digital platforms to improve business performance and customer experience.
• Conduct market assessments, benchmarking studies, network optimization, and supply chain transformation programs.
• Collaborate with internal practices and ecosystem partners to develop innovative solutions and accelerate business outcomes for clients.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics to provide strategic recommendations to clients.
• Ensure project profitability, resource utilization, risk management, and compliance with organizational governance standards.
• Support capability building by developing consulting methodologies, frameworks, and knowledge assets within the T&L practice.
• Contribute to organizational growth by strengthening client portfolios and expanding the Transportation & Logistics consulting business.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of combined industry and consulting experience in Transportation, Logistics, Consumer Goods, and Retail.
• Strong understanding of supply chain, transportation management, logistics operations, distribution networks, and warehouse management.
• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation and consulting engagements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Experience working with both Indian and global clients across diverse markets.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Spend time in the industry and/or industry relevant strategy and consulting landscape
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills for client-facing delivery
• Proficiency in tools for market analysis, project management, and thought leadership development