Description:

Role Overview

The Senior Manager Logistics will be responsible for leading end-to-end inbound and outbound logistics operations, driving cost optimization, service excellence, and compliance across domestic transportation networks. The role will act as a subject matter expert for surface logistics and distribution center operations, managing strategic partnerships with logistics service providers and ensuring high customer delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Inbound Logistics Management

- Lead end-to-end inbound logistics operations for manufactured standard products, equipment, and traded finished goods from domestic suppliers to factories or hub distribution centers.

- Ensure efficient planning, coordination, and execution of inbound transportation to meet production and distribution requirements.

Outbound Logistics & Transportation

- Manage outbound transportation of finished goods from factory warehouses and distribution centers using FTL, PTL, containerized, and ODC movements.

- Oversee road and rail dispatch operations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.

Service Provider & Contract Management

- Manage and govern contracts with 2PL, 3PL, and 4PL logistics service providers, including LOIs, SLAs, and performance metrics.

- Drive operational excellence, SLA adherence, and effective resolution of logistics-related customer complaints.

Cost Optimization & Network Efficiency

- Identify and develop optimized transportation lanes and logistics solutions to drive freight cost reduction for PTL and FTL movements.

- Own logistics budgeting, freight negotiations, and continuous cost optimization initiatives.

Domain Expertise & Process Excellence

- Act as a domain expert for surface logistics operations and distribution center management.

- Lead process improvements, digital logistics initiatives, and data-driven decision-making to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Required Experience:

- 10+ years of progressive experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

- Proven track record in managing customer delivery performance and service levels.

- Strong exposure to transportation management, vendor governance, and contract management.

- Experience working within engineering, manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial product environments.

Desired Skills & Knowledge:

- Strong commercial and financial acumen with demonstrated expertise in logistics cost optimization.

- Proficiency in SAP ERP and logistics-related data analytics tools.

- Experience in digital logistics initiatives, vendor management, and SLA governance.

- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree in any discipline.

- MBA / Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management or Operations preferred.