Logistics / Transportation Domain Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize transportation and logistics operations across Road, Ocean, and SPOT shipments.
• Conduct logistics cost optimization, freight spend analysis, and value-unlock assessments.
• Design AS-IS and TO-BE process maps, SOPs, and operating models.
• Support implementation and optimization of TMS solutions such as OTM, Track & Trace, and planning integration tools.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to improve shipment visibility and carrier performance management.
• Lead logistics transition activities including knowledge transfer, hypercare, and stabilization.
• Perform FTE estimation, productivity analysis, and continuous improvement assessments.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, UAT, fit-gap analysis, and solution validation sessions.
• Support digital transformation initiatives involving automation, analytics, and AI/ML use cases.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver transportation cost savings through network and carrier optimization.
• Reduce SPOT dependency and improve transportation planning effectiveness.
• Identify contract freight cost leakages and recommend governance improvements.
• Improve transportation utilization through fill-rate and capacity analysis.
• Establish carrier governance and performance management frameworks.
• Ensure successful transition and stabilization of logistics operations.
• Develop RACI matrices, role mapping, and operating model recommendations.
• Build strong client relationships and support consulting engagements from assessment through implementation.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Masters degree in supply chain, Logistics, Operations, or related field.
• Experience in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Operations, or Consulting.
• Strong knowledge of freight operations, carrier management, transportation planning, and logistics execution.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (OTM, SAP TM) and supply chain technologies.
• Exposure to process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in client-facing workshops, presentations, and transformation projects.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and project management capabilities.