Transportation Management Lead

NTT DATA; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Transportation Management Lead to steer transportation operations and TMS implementations, focusing on optimizing planning, shipment execution, freight management and KPI-driven performance. The role collaborates with business stakeholders, technical teams and logistics partners to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

The ideal candidate will coordinate vendor and carrier relationships, drive process improvements and ensure compliance with applicable regulations while

Qualifications

• Experience leading transportation management projects and operations.
• Proven ability to optimize transportation costs and KPIs.
• Experience implementing and supporting TMS systems.
• Strong collaboration with stakeholders and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation management projects and operations.
• Manage transportation planning and shipment execution.
• Oversee carrier selection and freight management.
• Implement and support Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Optimize logistics processes and transportation costs.
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers and logistics partners.
• Monitor delivery performance and transportation KPIs.
• Manage project teams and stakeholder relationships.
• Identify process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with transportation policies and regulations.

Skills

TMS

SCM

Logistics & Freight

Project Management

Vendor & Carrier Mgmt

Process Optimization

Tools

SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM)

Oracle Transportation Management (OTM)

Job description

Job Description: A Transportation Management Lead at NTT DATA is responsible for leading and managing transportation operations, logistics processes and transportation management system (TMS) implementations. The role focuses on optimizing transportation planning, shipment execution, freight management, carrier coordination and supply chain operations. The lead works with business stakeholders, technical teams and logistics partners to improve transportation efficiency, reduce costs and ensure timely delivery of goods.

Technical Skills

Transportation Management

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transportation management projects and operations.
• Manage transportation planning and shipment execution.
• Oversee carrier selection and freight management.
• Implement and support Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Optimize logistics processes and transportation costs.
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers and logistics partners.
• Monitor delivery performance and transportation KPIs.
• Manage project teams and stakeholder relationships.
• Identify process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with transportation policies and regulations.

Required Skills

• Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
• Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Logistics and Freight Management
• SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM)
• Oracle Transportation Management (OTM)
• Project Management
• Vendor and Carrier Management
• Process Optimization