Primary Transportation Asst Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage

  primary transportation

  for all production shipments to end-users.
• Plan and supervise shipments, scheduling daily and weekly routes.
• Monitor, report, and control transportation costs.
• Ensure all shipping and transportation documents are accurately filed.
• Research and recommend cost-effective shipping methods.
• Ensure

  compliance

  with company policies and relevant shipping legislation.
• Stay informed about current safety regulations in logistics and transportation.
• Use and manage E-auction and TMS tools, such as Ariba, Pando, Caliper, Gobolt, SAP TMS.
• Manage daily operations and live usage of TMS software to optimize routing and shipment tracking.
• Supervise, guide, and train transportation staff.
• Troubleshoot and resolve transport operational issues.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Transportation Manager, Shipping Manager, or similar role (minimum

  7 years

  ).
• In-depth knowledge of

  supply chain management

  principles and practices.
• Experience in preparing and tracking customer, shipment, and transporter orders.
• Proficiency in logistics and transportation management software.
• High proficiency in

  MS Excel

  for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent organizational, supervisory, and staff training abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)

1. Contracting:

   Lead all contracting activities with transporters and service providers.

2. Onboarding:

   Facilitate efficient onboarding of new transporters.

3. KPI Monitoring:

• Vehicle indent vs. placement tracking.
• Tracking and reconciliation of daily vehicle indent and placement.
• Tracking debit/penalties against service shortfalls.
• Monitoring business share among transport partners.
• Overseeing daily bidding and auction activities for primary transportation assignments.