Transportation Manager

Excel Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Group in Chennai seeks a Transport Manager to lead and optimize transportation across domestic and international freight, with a strong focus on ODC and project cargo. Responsibilities include planning, execution, compliance, and cost control; coordinating multimodal movements, securing permits, and managing vendors and teams to ensure safe, timely deliveries.

The role requires a logistics or related degree and 5–10 years in freight forwarding, with hands-on experience in heavy lifts and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in freight forwarding/logistics with strong exposure to ODC/project cargo.
• Proven experience in handling heavy lift and oversized shipments.
• Ability to obtain regulatory permits and coordinate with authorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage end-to-end transportation for domestic and international freight.
• Coordinate multimodal shipments (road, rail, sea, and air) based on cargo requirements.
• Monitor daily fleet operations, vendor performance, and shipment tracking.
• Plan and execute transportation of Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) including heavy lifts, breakbulk, and project cargo.
• Conduct route surveys, feasibility studies, and risk assessments for oversized cargo.
• Coordinate with engineering teams for load planning, lashing, and securing.
• Arrange specialized equipment such as hydraulic trailers, modular trailers, cranes, and escort vehicles.
• Obtain necessary permissions from authorities and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare transport budgets and cost estimates for ODC and regular shipments.
• Monitor expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure profitability of transport operations.
• Implement safety standards for handling heavy and oversized cargo.
• Lead and supervise transport coordinators, planners, and operational staff.
• Provide training on ODC handling and compliance procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, permits, and operational activities.
• Generate MIS reports, KPIs, and performance analytics.

Skills

Transportation & Operations Management

Regulatory Compliance

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Cost Control & Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, or related field

Job description

• Transportation & Operations Management,ODC / Project Cargo Handling,Regulatory Compliance & Permits,Vendor & Stakeholder Management, Cost Control & Budgeting.

Job Overview

The Transport Manager will oversee and optimize transportation operations within the freight forwarding business, with a strong focus on Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) and project logistics. The role involves planning, execution, and compliance management for complex cargo movements, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Transportation & Operations Management

• Plan and manage end-to-end transportation for domestic and international freight.
• Coordinate multimodal shipments (road, rail, sea, and air) based on cargo requirements.
• Monitor daily fleet operations, vendor performance, and shipment tracking.

2. ODC / Project Cargo Handling

• Plan and execute transportation of Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) including heavy lifts, breakbulk, and project cargo.
• Conduct route surveys, feasibility studies, and risk assessments for oversized cargo.
• Coordinate with engineering teams for load planning, lashing, and securing.
• Arrange specialized equipment such as hydraulic trailers, modular trailers, cranes, and escort vehicles.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Permits

• Obtain necessary permissions from authorities (RTO, port authorities, highway departments, police escorts).
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international transport regulations.
• Manage documentation related to ODC movements and customs where applicable.
• Develop and manage relationships with transporters, fleet owners, and contractors.
• Negotiate rates and contracts with vendors to optimize cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with clients, customs brokers, port authorities and internal teams.

5. Cost Control & Budgeting

• Prepare transport budgets and cost estimates for ODC and regular shipments.
• Monitor expenses and identify cost‐saving opportunities.
• Ensure profitability of transport operations.
• Implement safety standards for handling heavy and oversized cargo.
• Identify potential risks in transit and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) policies.
• Lead and supervise transport coordinators, planners, and operational staff.
• Provide training on ODC handling and compliance procedures.
• Ensure efficient workflow and performance management.

8. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of shipments, permits, and operational activities.
• Generate MIS reports, KPIs, and performance analytics.
• Provide regular updates to senior management and clients.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in freight forwarding/logistics, with strong exposure to ODC/project cargo.
• Proven experience in handling heavy lift and oversized shipments.

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