Transport Control Tower Manager 1 1

• Managing and implementing processes for transport and logistics cost optimization.
• Overseeing logistics service providers, including transporters, freight forwarders, and customs handling agents.
• Managing inbound and outbound logistics planning and operations for raw materials and finished goods.
• Establishing and monitoring service level agreements (SLAs) with logistics service providers.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with trade regulations, customs duties, and import/export processes.
• Optimizing route planning, transport planning, and freight planning to achieve cost and time efficiencies.
• Monitoring and analyzing transport and logistics budgets versus actual costs.
• Supporting tendering teams with transport cost calculations, risk assessments, and mitigation plans.
• Ensuring compliance with SAP, EHS (Environment, Health & Safety), and quality standards.
• Building and leading a motivated team to achieve logistics objectives.
• Qualifying logistics service providers through technical and commercial evaluations.
• Promoting a strong EHS culture within the team and ensuring adherence to organizational policies.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead, weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• A graduate degree in Logistics, Transportation, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in the manufacturing industry, specifically in transportation, inbound/outbound logistics management, freight management, and logistics services sourcing and contracting.
• Proficiency in transportation contracts and execution for mid to large-sized organizations operating across multiple sites in India and overseas.
• Strong understanding of customs and port handling operations.
• Experience in managing transport and logistics budgets and spend analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Language skills: Proficient in English and Hindi.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to lead large, complex structures.
• Change management capabilities to drive execution culture within the organization.
• Problem-solving skills with a sense of urgency and adaptability to work in a matrix organization structure.
• A strong understanding of EHS culture and its importance to the organization.