Senior Manager - Primary Freight Procurement (Mumbai)

Senior Manager - Primary Freight Procurement (Mumbai)

06 Aug
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Parle Biscuits
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Mumbai

06 Aug

Parle Biscuits

Mumbai

About Parle

Since 1929, Parle Biscuits has grown to become India's leading manufacturer of biscuits and confectionery. As the maker of the world’s largest-selling biscuit, Parle‑G, along with a portfolio of other highly popular brands across categories such as confectionery, snacks, atta, and breakfast cereals, the Parle Biscuits name has come to symbolize quality, nutrition, and superior taste.

Parle Biscuits is committed to building its legacy with passion and integrity by delivering innovative, high‑quality, and great‑value products to consumers in India and across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and execute transportation procurement activities, including conducting transportation tenders and bidding processes.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable transport partners to support business requirements.
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and service agreements with transport vendors to achieve cost efficiencies and service excellence.
- Prepare, review, and manage transportation contracts to ensure compliance, commercial viability, and operational effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with transport partners and vendors.
- Coordinate transportation operations and ensure timely and productive delivery of goods across locations.
- Conduct risk assessments of transportation contracts, agreements,



and vendor engagements to mitigate operational and commercial risks.
- Prepare and analyze MIS reports, transportation performance metrics, and procurement dashboards for management review.
- Delegate tasks, monitor team performance, and oversee transportation procurement activities to ensure smooth execution.
- Develop and manage annual transportation budgets, monitor spending, and identify cost-optimization opportunities.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and transportation compliance standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance transportation efficiency, service levels, and cost management.

Key Competencies:

- Solid relationship management for yielding best possible results and value addition for the organization.
- Apt in decision-making and working with numbers.
- Result-oriented and good financial understanding.
- Possesses high integrity and thorough knowledge of profile.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Qualifications

- Graduate & MBA in Supply Chain Management (preferable)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Proficient in English Language (spoken & written)
- Experienced in using SAP

Experience

- Minimum 8 to 14 years in similar portfolio

📌 Senior Manager - Primary Freight Procurement (Mumbai)
🏢 Parle Biscuits
📍 Mumbai

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