Sr. Manager/ AGM - Road Logistics-Capex/Opex

Shyam Metalics And Energy; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Shyam Metalics And Energy is seeking a strategic logistics finance professional to manage end-to-end road transport costs. You will evaluate capex vs opex for fleets, build TCO models, and forecast monthly to yearly budgets.

You will negotiate with 3PLs, optimize route efficiency, plan regional hubs, and balance preventive maintenance with risk costs while aligning with strategic capital allocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Logistics.
• Strong data skills in Excel, Power BI, SQL, and transport management systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Capex vs Opex for vehicle procurement and leasing.
• Model long-term Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for transport assets.
• Forecast detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets.
• Negotiate terms with 3PLs and freight carriers to secure optimal terms.
• Analyze route efficiency by tracking fuel consumption and driver hours.
• Plan capital investments for regional hubs, cross-docks, and sorting facilities.
• Balance preventive maintenance budgets against emergency breakdown costs.

Skills

Logistics expertise

Data proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain/Finance/Logistics

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Excel

TMS

Job description

• Fleet Acquisition Strategy: Evaluate whether to buy vehicles (Capex) or lease them (Opex).
• Cost Lifecycle Modeling: Project long-term Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for transport assets.
• Budget Forecasting: Construct detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual operational budgets.
• Vendor Negotiations: Secure optimal terms with third-party logistics providers (3PL) and freight carriers.
• Route Efficiency Analysis: Track fuel consumption and driver hours to drive down daily operational costs.
• Infrastructure Investment: Direct capital allocation for regional hubs, cross-docks, and sorting facilities.
• Maintenance Optimization: Balance preventive maintenance budgets against emergency breakdown costs.

Strategic Financial FrameworkThe role fundamentally structures transport finances across two major pillars:CategoryTypical Road Logistics ComponentsStrategic FocusCapital Expenditures (Capex)Delivery trucks, trailers, GPS tracking hardware, warehouse sorting automation, depot facility purchases. Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

• Logistics Expertise: Mastery of road freight mechanics, regional carrier pricing models, and routing.
• Data Proficiency: Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, SQL, or transport management systems (TMS).
• Education: Bachelors or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Logistics.