Transport solution design engineer

FM India Supply Chain; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

FM India Supply Chain is seeking an experienced Transport Solutions Design Engineer to develop data-driven logistics solutions for domestic transportation in India. The role focuses on designing cost-effective, scalable transportation networks and optimizing performance through data analytics and advanced modeling.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in transportation solutions design and strong skills in Excel and Power BI, with exposure to SQL/Python or optimization tools.

Qualifications

• Engineering graduate from a reputed institute with strong analytical skills.
• 5+ years of experience in transportation solutions design, logistics analytics or related consulting.
• Proficient with Excel, Power BI; working knowledge of SQL/Python or optimization tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end domestic transportation solutions including FTL, PTL, multimodal networks.
• Analyse data, freight costs, shipment patterns, and vehicle utilization to identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop transportation network models, routing strategies, capacity plans, and cost simulations.
• Translate customer requirements into viable, scalable transportation solutions.
• Create data models, dashboards, and performance analyses using Excel/Power BI.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Presentation

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Job Description: Transport Solutions Design Engineer

Experience: 5+ Years

Function: Solutions Design / Transportation

Qualification: Engineering Graduate from a reputed institute

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Transport Solutions Design Engineer with strong expertise in data analytics, domestic transportation, and the design of complex, cost-effective, and scalable transportation solutions. The candidate will be responsible for developing data-driven logistics solutions, optimizing transportation networks, and designing innovative solutions aligned with customer requirements and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Transportation Solutions Design: Design end-to-end domestic transportation solutions, including FTL, PTL, multimodal transportation, hub-and-spoke networks, milk runs, and dedicated transportation models.
• Data Analytics & Optimization: Analyse transportation data, freight costs, shipment patterns, vehicle utilization, lane performance, and service levels to identify optimization opportunities.
• Network & Cost Modelling: Develop transportation network models, routing strategies, capacity plans, and cost simulations to improve operational efficiency and reduce logistics costs.
• Solution Development: Translate customer requirements into commercially viable, operationally feasible, and scalable transportation solutions.
• Technology & Digitalization: Leverage advanced Excel, Power BI, and analytical tools to build data models, dashboards, and performance analyses.
• Customer Engagement: Collaborate with sales, operations, procurement, and customers to understand business requirements and develop customized solutions.
• Proposal & Presentation Development: Prepare solution design documents, cost models, business cases, and professional presentations for customer pitches and management reviews.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement, network rationalization, vehicle utilization, and transportation productivity.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Engineering graduate from a reputed institute, preferably in Mechanical, Industrial, Production, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in transportation solutions design, logistics analytics, network optimization, or supply chain consulting.
• Strong understanding of the Indian domestic transportation ecosystem, including FTL, PTL, primary and secondary distribution, hub operations, freight procurement, and regional operating models.
• Proven capability in designing complex transportation solutions for large and diverse customer requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in advanced Excel, Power BI, and data modelling; knowledge of SQL, Python, or optimization tools would be an advantage.
• Good understanding of transportation costing, route optimization, vehicle utilization, operational KPIs, and service-level modelling.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to translate complex data and operational challenges into clear, actionable business solutions.

Key Competencies

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Structured thinking and solution-oriented approach
• Commercial awareness and cost optimization
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively across functions

Ideal Candidate

A data-driven transportation female professional who combines strong analytical capabilities with practical knowledge of the Indian domestic logistics market and the ability to design, articulate, and present complex transportation solutions to customers and senior stakeholders.

Preferred candidate profile

Experience: 5+ Years

Function: Solutions Design / Transportation

Qualification: Engineering Graduate from a reputed institute