Assistant Deputy Manager Transportation

About The Company

A leading organization in the logistics and supply chain sector, providing end-to-end transportation, warehousing, and supply chain solutions across multiple industries. It offers end-to-end logistics services across transportation, warehousing, in-plant logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain management for industries including automotive, engineering, consumer goods, and e-commerce.

With a strong nationwide network and technology-driven operations, the company focuses on delivering efficient, reliable, and customer-centric logistics solutions while driving operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Transport Procurement & Sourcing

Identify, evaluate, and onboard transport vendorsFloat RFQs/RFPs and conduct commercial negotiationsEnsure competitive freight rates and benchmarkingDevelop long-term vendor relationships

Vendor Management

Monitor vendor performance and KPIsEnsure compliance with agreements and SLAsHandle issue resolution and escalation managementDrive vendor rationalization and consolidation

Cost Optimization

Analyze freight spend and identify cost-saving opportunitiesImprove route optimization and vehicle utilizationTrack market trends and transport benchmarks

Contract Management

Draft and finalize transport agreements and rate contractsEnsure adherence to contractual termsSupport contract renewals and amendments

Operations Coordination

Coordinate with operations and planning teamsEnsure vehicle availability and placementResolve transportation delays and service issues

Data & Reporting

Prepare MIS reports and performance dashboardsTrack KPIs and operational metricsUse ERP/TMS systems for reporting and analytics

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure transport compliance and documentationMonitor insurance, permits, and statutory requirementsIdentify operational risks and implement mitigation plans

Required Skills

Strong negotiation and commercial acumenKnowledge of transportation and fleet operationsVendor management and stakeholder coordinationAnalytical and problem-solving skillsProficiency in Excel, MIS, ERP(Enterprise Resource Planning), and TMS(Transport Management Systems) systems.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field.48 years of experience in transport procurement, logistics sourcing, vendor management, or supply chain operations.Experience in freight procurement and transportation contracts preferred.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensationPerformance incentivesHealth insuranceCareer growth opportunitiesLearning & development programsSkills: transportation management,logistics operation,vendor management,erp / tms knowledge,mis reporting,advanced excel skills,sla & kpi management,freight,management,transportation .