Manager Logistics – Sales

Location: Hyderabad, HO

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Range: 60k – 70k / month

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Manager Logistics to spearhead our finished goods movement through 3PL partnerships. The ideal candidate will be responsible for optimizing transportation costs, managing vendor relationships, handling logistics escalations, and ensuring timely delivery of recycled plastic products to our prestigious customer base. This role is crucial in maintaining efficient supply chain operations and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Vehicle Management & Operations

• Conduct quality checks on vehicles
• Implement and monitor vehicle tracking systems
• Manage part-load tracking and ensure on-time delivery
• Handle RFQ processes for various locations and projects
• Oversee intra-plant vehicle management
• Process bill checking and approvals
• Manage transportation documentation for domestic & international shipments.

2. Logistics Vendor Management

• Lead vendor identification, onboarding, and development initiatives
• Negotiate rates and establish credit periods
• Monitor service commitment adherence
• Ensure proper insurance coverage for transit materials
• Conduct vendor reconciliations
• Manage monthly quotes and optimize rate-service balance.

3. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track on-time arrival and departure metrics
• Conduct detention analysis
• Monitor TAT (Turn Around Time) based on delivery locations
• Generate and analyse cost reports for vehicle placement
• Prepare comprehensive logistics performance reports.

4. Cost Optimization

• Drive rate negotiation initiatives
• Implement lane optimization strategies
• Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities
• Optimize transportation routes and loads
• Manage logistics budget effectively

5. EHS & Compliance

• Implement safety-related training programs
• Ensure compliance with logistics safety practices
• Monitor and maintain safety standards in transportation
• Conduct regular safety audits and assessments

6. Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with internal teams (Production, Sales, Finance)
• Manage external stakeholder relationships (3PL partners, transporters)
• Handle customer communications regarding deliveries
• Resolve escalations and logistics-related issues

7. Documentation & Systems

• Oversee export-import documentation
• Maintain required logistics records and reports
• Manage logistics software and tracking systems
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in logistics management, preferably in manufacturing or recycling industries
• Strong understanding of 3PL operations and vendor management
• Experience in export-import documentation and procedures
• Proven track record in cost optimization and process improvement.
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Vendor management expertise
• Knowledge of transportation market rates and trends.