Logistics Manager- Freight

The Role The role would be responsible for preparing and implementing strategy of freight rates and negotiation for Primary and secondary transportation and managing budgets as per guideline Responsibilities Preparing freight strategy and the budget as per organization requirement. Formalizing negotiation strategy and conduct negotiation as per SOP. Adhering to freight buying SOP and documentation. Ensuring Rs/KL as per budget. Improving efficiency – Utilization & truck mix. Ensuring min Rs/KL on the route by implementing best truck types. Review of freight on weekly basis and take appropriate decisions for improvements. Review/meeting with vendors on regular intervals. Onboarding of transporters and implementing new edge transportation as per organization requirement Implementation and managing TMS. Technical / Administrative Support Provide technical support – implementing SOPs/ working practices as per norms suggested by organization. Onboarding of transporters- negotiating freight. Preparing and managing budget cost. Conducting reverse auction/ over the table negotiations as per SOPs. Critically review freight and implement best practices to generate operational efficiency. Benchmarking of freight in market as well as competitor. Skills Required Strong organisational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work proactively and flexibly, individually and as part of a team. Ability to work with minimum supervision and under pressure. Dealing with multiple stakeholders. Visiting freight markets to take market insights. Experience Min 10-12 years of experience in freight negotiation and managing of freight MBA & Engineering Graduate.