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 vendors


• Float RFQs/RFPs and conduct commercial negotiations


• Ensure competitive freight rates and benchmarking


• Develop long-term vendor relationships

Vendor Management

• Monitor vendor performance and KPIs


• Ensure compliance with agreements and SLAs


• Handle issue resolution and escalation management


• Drive vendor rationalization and consolidation

Cost Optimization

• Analyze freight spend and identify cost-saving opportunities


• Improve route optimization and vehicle utilization


• Track market trends and transport benchmarks

Contract Management

• Draft and finalize transport agreements and rate contracts


• Ensure adherence to contractual terms


• Support contract renewals and amendments

Operations Coordination

• Coordinate with operations and planning teams


• Ensure vehicle availability and placement


• Resolve transportation delays and service issues

Data & Reporting

• Prepare MIS reports and performance dashboards


• Track KPIs and operational metrics


• Use ERP/TMS systems for reporting and analytics

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure transport compliance and documentation


• Monitor insurance, permits, and statutory requirements


• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation plans

Required Skills

• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen


• Knowledge of transportation and fleet operations


• Vendor management and stakeholder coordination


• Analytical and problem-solving skills


• Proficiency 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.


• 4–8 years of experience in transport procurement, logistics sourcing, vendor management, or supply chain operations.


• Experience in freight procurement and transportation contracts preferred.

Benefits & Perks

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  • Competitive compensation
  
  
  • Performance incentives
  
  
  • Health insurance
  
  
  • Career growth opportunities
  
  
  • Learning & development programs