About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Regional Manager ASH Logistics to manage end-to-end logistics and transportation operations across multiple ash-handling sites. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Fly Ash / Pond Ash / Loose Goods / Bulk Material transportation, particularly in managing open-body tippers and large transporter networks.
The candidate must have strong local market knowledge, established relationships with transporters, unions and drivers, and proven experience in transporter identification, onboarding and fleet deployment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end ash transportation operations across multiple sites in the assigned region.
- Plan and monitor the movement of Fly Ash, Pond Ash and other bulk/loose materials.
- Manage large fleets of open-body tippers and ensure optimum vehicle deployment.
- Identify, evaluate and onboard reliable local transporters based on operational requirements.
- Develop and maintain a strong database of local transporters, fleet owners and transport associations/unions.
- Negotiate transportation rates and commercial terms with transporters.
- Manage driver availability, deployment, retention and performance.
- Ensure adequate vehicle and driver availability to meet daily trip requirements.
- Monitor trip planning, vehicle positioning, turnaround time and daily trip performance.
- Track vehicle utilization and identify opportunities to improve trips per vehicle and fleet productivity.
- Coordinate with site teams, customers, transporters and drivers to resolve operational issues.
- Handle transporter and driver-related issues, including breakdowns, absenteeism, route issues and local operational challenges.
- Monitor transportation costs and ensure operations are within approved budgets.
- Ensure timely execution of transportation commitments and customer requirements.
- Maintain daily/weekly MIS reports covering vehicles, trips, tonnage, utilization,
transporter performance and operational costs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders to ensure smooth transportation operations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements and statutory transportation documentation.
Key Requirements Strong experience in Fly Ash / Pond Ash / Loose Goods / Bulk
Material Logistics
Hands-on experience in managing open-body tipper operations
Strong database of local transporters and fleet owners
Good relationships with transport unions / local transport associations
Proven experience in identifying, negotiating with and onboarding transporters
Strong experience in driver management and retention
Experience managing multiple sites / locations simultaneously
Strong knowledge of trip planning, vehicle deployment and fleet utilization
Good understanding of transportation costing and route-wise logistics
Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
Ability to handle pressure and resolve field-level operational challenges
Willingness to travel extensively across assigned locations
Preferred Profile
Candidates from Ash Logistics, Fly Ash/Pond Ash Transportation, Bulk Material Logistics, Mining Logistics, Construction Material Logistics or similar loose-goods transportation businesses will be preferred.
Candidates without relevant bulk/loose material logistics or tipper fleet management experience may not be considered.
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate should be a hands-on logistics skilled with strong local transporter networks, excellent knowledge of open-body tipper operations, proven driver and trip management capabilities, and the ability to independently manage logistics across multiple ash-handling sites.
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📌 Regional Manager - ASH Logistics (Chennai)
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