Job Title: Manager Logistics

Division: Enviro

Location: Pune

Experience: 10-12 years

Qualification: BE - Mechanical

Reporting To: Logistics Head

Position Purpose To manage and optimize end-to-end logistics operations for Air Pollution Control Systems and associated equipment, ensuring timely and cost-effective movement of materials, equipment and finished goods from suppliers/manufacturing locations to project/customer sites. The role will focus on transporter management, freight cost optimization, vehicle placement, delivery performance, logistics compliance and coordination with Project, Procurement, Stores, Sales and Customers.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Logistics & Transportation Management

- Develop and implement logistics strategies to ensure efficient inbound and outbound transportation.
- Manage relationships with transporters, freight providers, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners.
- Monitor transportation costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- Ensure timely dispatch and delivery of products to customers and distribution centers.
- Track shipment performance and resolve transportation issues proactively.

1. Inventory Management

- Monitor inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted production and customer fulfillment.
- Coordinate with procurement and production teams for material availability.
- Analyze inventory trends and recommend stock optimization initiatives.
- Minimize excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.

1. Supply Chain Coordination

- Collaborate with procurement, production, planning teams to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
- Support production schedules through effective material movement and availability.
- Coordinate import/export logistics activities where applicable.

1. Cost Management

- Prepare and manage logistics budgets.
- Negotiate contracts and service agreements with logistics service providers.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce logistics and warehousing costs.

1. Compliance & Safety

- Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
- Maintain workplace safety standards across logistics and warehouse operations.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions.

1. Team Leadership

- Lead, coach, and develop logistics and warehouse personnel.
- Establish performance objectives and monitor team productivity.
- Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.





Critical Competencies for the position:

1. Functional Competencies

- Demonstrated expertise in logistics management, transportation planning, and end-to-end supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong capability in freight costing, commercial negotiations, route optimization, and transportation cost reduction initiatives.
- Proven experience in transporter sourcing, development, qualification, performance evaluation, and relationship management.
- Expertise in vehicle planning, dispatch coordination, load optimization, and fleet utilization management.
- Thorough understanding of logistics documentation, statutory compliance requirements, e-way bill processes, and transportation regulations.
- Strong working knowledge of logistics performance metrics, including OTIF (On-Time In-Full), OTD (On-Time Delivery), freight costs, detention, demurrage, transit time, and vehicle turnaround time.
- Experience in handling industrial equipment, project cargo, heavy engineering products, and over-dimensional consignments (ODC).
- Proficiency in vendor contract management, service-level agreement (SLA) monitoring, and logistics partner governance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with expertise in logistics MIS, reporting, dashboard management, and operational performance analysis.
- Sound knowledge of ERP/SAP systems and advanced data management tools.
- Ability to manage logistics disruptions, resolve operational challenges, and ensure business continuity under dynamic conditions.

2. Behavioral Competencies

- Proactive, agile, and solution-oriented professional with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Results-driven mindset with the ability to consistently achieve operational, cost, and service objectives.
- Customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering superior service levels and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build productive relationships across functions and external partner networks.
- Self-motivated individual with a high level of initiative, energy, and achievement orientation.




- Excellent negotiation, influencing, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Ability to perform under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet stringent deadlines.
- Demonstrates sound judgment, resilience, and adaptability in a rapid-paced business environment.
- Committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and driving organizational success.

3. IT & Digital Competencies

- Proficient in ERP platforms for procurement, inventory, warehouse, dispatch, and logistics management.
- Hands-on experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) for route optimization, freight management, vendor management, shipment tracking, and vehicle planning.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, data modeling, dashboard creation, and management reporting.
- Strong knowledge of Power BI for logistics analytics, KPI monitoring, cost analysis, OTIF reporting, fleet utilization tracking, and executive dashboards.
- Experience with GPS and fleet-tracking solutions for real-time visibility, route compliance monitoring, ETA management, and exception handling.
- Familiarity with digital logistics platforms, including freight marketplaces, e-auction portals, e-LR, e-way bill systems, transporter portals, and electronic proof of delivery (e-POD).
- Capability to leverage data analytics for freight optimization, vehicle utilization, logistics productivity, turnaround time reduction, and cost improvement initiatives.
- Experience in process automation, workflow digitization, automated MIS reporting, and exception-based logistics monitoring systems.
- Understanding of data governance, system controls, cybersecurity awareness, and best practices for maintaining data integrity and compliance.

Role: Logistics Manager, Industry Type: Industrial Equipment / Machinery, Department: Procurement & Supply Chain, Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Category: SCM & Logistics Education UG: B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering read more

Key Skills Skills highlighted with ‘‘ are preferred keyskills Air Pollution Control Transport Management SystemERPCost ManagementTransportation PlanningFreight ManagementInventory PlanningVendor ManagementHeavy Equipmentsupply Chain CoordinationODCDispatch Planning

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