Job Title: Assistant Manager Logistics

Department: Logistics

Reports To: Logistics Manager

Role Summary:

The Assistant Manager – Logistics will be responsible for managing primary and secondary transportation operations, transport contract finalization, freight bill verification, Transport Management System (TMS) implementation & execution, and transit insurance claim management. The role focuses on ensuring cost-effective logistics operations, timely deliveries, strong transporter performance, and efficient coordination between plants, warehouses, and sales teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Primary Logistics Management

- Manage transportation from manufacturing plants to distributors, dealers, and project sites.
- Ensure timely vehicle placement, dispatch of finished goods and optimize vehicle utilization and freight costs.
- Coordinate with planning and warehouse teams for smooth plant dispatch operations.

Secondary Logistics Management

- Manage deliveries from depots/warehouses to retailers and dealers.
- Ensure on-time delivery to customers as per committed schedules.
- Coordinate with sales and customer service teams to prioritize dispatches and resolve delivery issues.

Transporter Vendor Management & Contract Finalization

- Identify, onboard, and manage transport vendors across regions.
- Lead freight rate negotiations and finalize transport contracts with defined service levels (SLAs).
- Monitor transporter performance based on delivery timelines, service quality, and cost efficiency.

Freight Bill Verification & Cost Control

- Verify freight bills against approved rate contracts and dispatch records.




- Resolve discrepancies and ensure timely processing for payment.
- Maintain freight cost data and support cost optimization initiatives.

Transport Management System (TMS) Implementation & Execution

- Support implementation, configuration, and execution of Transport Management Systems.
- Ensure accurate shipment planning, vehicle allocation, freight calculation, and tracking through TMS.
- Drive system adoption, maintain data accuracy, and generate logistics performance reports.

Transit Insurance & Claims Management

- Manage transit insurance coverage for shipments and handle claims for damages or shortages.
- Coordinate with transporters, warehouses, and insurance companies for documentation and claim settlement.
- Ensure timely claim submission and closure.

Cross Functional Coordination & Reporting

- Collaborate with production, procurement, sales, finance, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth logistics operations.
- Prepare logistics reports related to freight costs, delivery performance, and transporter efficiency.
- Use SAP, TMS, and MS Excel tools for data analysis and operational reporting.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Engineering.
- 9–15 years of experience in logistics operations within manufacturing or building materials industry.

Key Skills

- Primary & Secondary Logistics Management
- Transport Contract Negotiation & Vendor Management
- Freight Bill Verification & Cost Control
- Transport Management System (TMS) Implementation & Operations
- SAP MM / SD Knowledge
- Transit Insurance & Claims Handling
- Advanced MS Excel & Data Analysis
- Robust coordination and communication skills

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