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Deputy manager Logistics


Job Location:

Chennai - India

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 September 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 20 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage end-to-end transportation and logistics operations for primary and secondary movements.
  • Handle transportation volumes in the range of MT.
  • Manage and negotiate transport contracts and freight rates with logistics service providers.
  • Evaluate transportation costs and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
  • Coordinate with transporters vendors warehouses plants distributors and internal stakeholders.
  • Monitor and improve On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance.
  • Ensure timely delivery of materials and products to respective destinations.
  • Monitor MT supplies and General Trade (GT) supplies to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Coordinate vehicle planning deployment and transportation schedules.
  • Ensure effective utilization of transportation resources.
  • Track logistics performance and identify operational gaps.
  • Support basic warehouse operations and ensure smooth coordination between warehousing and transportation activities.
  • Develop strong relationships with transporters and logistics partners.
  • Support contract renewals and ensure commercial terms are competitive.
  • Analyze logistics data freight costs delivery performance and operational KPIs to support decision-making.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Transport contract renewals
  • Freight rate negotiation and cost optimization
  • Management of MT primary/secondary volumes
  • On-time delivery performance
  • OTIF improvement
  • Timely MT supplies
  • Timely General Trade (GT) supplies
  • Transportation efficiency
  • Vendor/transport partner performance