Assistant Supply Chain Manager

As Transport Lead, you will be the primary point of contact for respective business stakeholders, managing key relationships, setting operational goals, and leading a team to ensure the seamless execution of transport services. Your leadership will be crucial to maintaining client satisfaction, improving operational performance, and achieving financial targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• P&L Management:

  Oversee and manage the Profit & Loss for the transport operations account. Develop and implement strategies to meet or exceed financial targets, optimize costs, and ensure profitability.

• Client Relationship Management:

  Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring their needs and expectations are met. Cultivate strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.

• Operational Leadership:

  Lead the day-to-day operations of transport services, including route planning, fleet management, logistics, and driver performance. Ensure adherence to schedules, safety protocols, and compliance regulations.

• Team Leadership:

  Lead, motivate, and manage a team of operational managers and staff, ensuring high levels of performance, accountability, and professional development. Provide guidance and support to ensure the team works effectively to meet operational goals.

• Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement:

  Develop and execute strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery

• Quality & Compliance:

  Ensure all transport operations are in full compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and client-specific requirements. Maintain the highest standards of service quality and safety in all transport operations.

• Crisis Management & Problem Resolution:

  Address any operational challenges or disruptions promptly, coordinating solutions to minimize impact on service delivery and client satisfaction.

Skills:

Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.

Strong skills in accounting, finance, project management and strategic planning

Demonstrate influencing skills, with multiple stakeholders and teams

Exceptional relationship building skills and experience in partnering with senior managers to accomplish organizational goals.

Work independently with the ability to deliver against targets

Knowledge/Experience:

Prior experience of managing corporate employees transport operations along with leading teams

Experience in fleet and vendor management, project management and strategic planning

Operational Management & Control

Stakeholder Management

Risk & Controls Acumen

Interested candidate can share cv at swagatika.lenka@in.issworld.com