Logistics Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Logistics Manager with mandatory experience in the construction materials industry to manage transportation, dispatch, delivery operations, transporter coordination, and logistics costs. The candidate should have hands-on experience handling bulk material movement and deliveries to construction project sites.

Note: Candidates from general e-commerce, FMCG, or unrelated logistics backgrounds should not be considered unless they also have relevant construction materials industry experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Transportation & Dispatch: Plan and manage daily dispatches, vehicle allocation, route planning, and timely deliveries to customers and project sites.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with transporters, fleet operators, and logistics partners to ensure service quality and competitive pricing.
• Logistics Cost Management: Monitor transportation expenses, negotiate freight rates, and identify opportunities to reduce logistics costs.
• Order Fulfilment: Coordinate with sales, warehouse, factory, and procurement teams to ensure timely material availability and dispatch.
• Tracking & Documentation: Track shipments and maintain delivery challans, e-way bills, invoices, proof of delivery (POD), and other required documents.
• Inventory & Warehouse Coordination: Coordinate loading, unloading, material handling, and stock movement with warehouse teams.
• Performance Monitoring: Track key metrics such as on-time delivery, transportation cost, vehicle utilisation, and delivery turnaround time.
• Issue Resolution: Handle delivery delays, transit damage, vehicle breakdowns, and customer escalations.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure compliance with applicable transportation regulations, vehicle documentation, and safety requirements.
• Reporting: Prepare daily and monthly logistics reports, cost analysis, and operational performance updates.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field.
• 58 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations.
• Experience in managing transporters, fleet operations, and large-volume material dispatches.
• Experience in construction materials, manufacturing, cement, steel, or infrastructure logistics will be an advantage.
• Good negotiation, coordination, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and logistics/ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple dispatches and work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time delivery percentage.
• Transportation cost per tonne / per delivery.
• Vehicle utilisation and turnaround time.
• Freight cost savings against budget.
• Order fulfilment and dispatch accuracy.
• Transit damage and delivery discrepancy rates.
• Timely submission of PODs and logistics documents.