Manager - Transportation & Logistics Operations - Consumer Goods

About the Role:

A leading consumer goods company is seeking an experienced logistics professional to lead Primary Logistics operations across its Pan-India manufacturing and warehousing network.

The role will be responsible for transportation planning and execution from manufacturing locations to warehouses/distribution centres, freight procurement, transporter management, logistics cost control, compliance, and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end primary transportation operations across India.
• Lead annual freight negotiations and transporter contracting.
• Drive transportation cost optimization while ensuring service reliability.
• Ensure timely vehicle placement and dispatch execution from manufacturing locations.
• Monitor transit performance, on-time delivery, freight spend, and transporter KPIs.
• Develop and manage a robust transporter network across key corridors.
• Drive freight benchmarking and identify opportunities for productivity improvement.
• Manage transportation budgets and ensure adherence to approved spend.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and statutory requirements.
• Leverage SAP, TMS, and MIS tools for operational control and decision-making.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Warehousing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial teams.

Candidate Profile:

• Full time MBA/PGDM or B.Tech with 6 to 10 years of experience in Primary Logistics, Transportation, Freight Operations, or Supply Chain in a Consumer Durable / FMCG / Retail / Pharma Company.
• Strong experience in plant-to-warehouse transportation management.
• Proven expertise in freight negotiations, transporter development, and carrier management.
• Experience managing transportation budgets and Pan-India logistics networks.
• Working knowledge of SAP and transportation management systems.
• Strong execution, commercial, analytical, and stakeholder management capabilities.