We are seeking a proactive and experienced Freight Manager to oversee end-to-end freight operations including market vehicle placement, vendor development, and cost control. This role involves managing day-to-day logistics execution, ensuring 100% vehicle placement for both to and fro operations, analyzing freight rates, and optimizing vendor performance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong operational mindset, analytical ability, and hands-on experience in fleet and vendor coordination. The role is crucial in ensuring smooth, timely, and cost-effective transportation across multiple routes. Key Responsibilities Ensure 100% vehicle placement daily for assigned routes, managing both forward and return trips. Develop and manage relationships with fleet vendors, ensuring timely availability of vehicles. Perform continuous freight rate analysis to control logistics cost and ensure competitive pricing. Plan and execute to-and-fro vehicle attachment strategies to maximize fleet utilization. Monitor and manage freight contracts, vendor SLAs, and service delivery. Identify and onboard reliable vendors across regions to support growing logistics requirements. Resolve operational issues related to vehicle non-placement, route deviations, and delays. The ideal candidate should be tech-savvy with a strong understanding of modern technology platforms. Ensure timely and accurate billing, freight reconciliation, and vendor payments. Coordinate with dispatch, planning, and warehouse teams for seamless shipment execution. Prepare and analyze freight performance reports; recommend improvements for operational efficiency. Preferred Qualifications & Skills Bachelors degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field. MBA preferred. Proven experience in freight operations, vendor handling, and vehicle management. Strong knowledge of freight rate structures, lane-wise costing, and transport market dynamics. Hands-on experience in placement planning, vendor sourcing, and capacity building. Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and decision-making skills. Proficiency in MS Excel, transport management software, and ERP tools. Ability to work under pressure and manage last-minute execution challenges. Excellent communication and coordination skills across departments. Reporting To: Head – Freight & Logistics Operations Employment Type: Full-Time
