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Assistant Deputy Manager Transportation

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๐Ÿ“LOCATIONChennai
๐Ÿ“ˆEXPERIENCE4 to 8 Yrs
๐Ÿ•˜TYPEFull time
๐ŸฅIndustryOthers
๐Ÿ—“POSTED2 Sept 2026

01Overview

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 .

02What you'll need

Experience
4 to 8 Yrs
Employment Type
Full time
Programming languages
transportation managementvendor managementmis reportingfreight managementtransportationlogistics operationerp tms knowledgeadvanced excel skillssla kpi management

03About PEOPLE, JOBS, AND NEWS

OthersIndustry
Full timeEmployment Type
ChennaiLocation
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4 to 8 Yrs ยท Chennai
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Role Snapshot
Work ModeNot specified
Visa SponsorshipNot specified
RelocationNot specified
Job TypeFull time
Hiring StatusACTIVELY HIRING
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