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Vrinda Global
Job Description – Sr. Manager Freight & Logistics
Vrinda Global · posted 2 months ago
Mumbai
About the role
Job Description – Manager Freight & Logistics
Experience
10–15 Years
Qualification
Graduate in any discipline
MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management or Logistics (Preferred)
Industry Preference
Petrochemicals, Lubricants, Specialty Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Liquid Bulk, Industrial Chemicals
Key Responsibilities
Freight & Transportation Management
- Plan and execute inbound and outbound transportation of raw materials and finished goods.
- Ensure timely vehicle availability to meet production and dispatch schedules.
- Coordinate with transporters, fleet operators and logistics partners for uninterrupted operations.
- Optimize freight costs through route planning, vendor negotiations and transportation contracts.
- Monitor freight performance, detention charges and turnaround time (TAT).
- Ensure on-time deliveries with zero product damage and minimum logistics cost.
Fleet Operations Management
- Manage company-owned and hired tanker fleet.
- Monitor vehicle utilization and availability.
- Maintain records of:
| Vehicle maintenance | |
| Tyre consumption | |
| Fuel efficiency | |
| Repair history | |
| Route expenses |
Liquid Bulk Logistics
- Supervise loading and unloading of liquid bulk products.
- Ensure tankers meet cleanliness and safety standards before loading.
- Monitor weighing operations including Gross, Tare and Net Weight.
- Prevent leakage, contamination and spillage during transportation.
- Ensure product integrity throughout the supply chain.
Dispatch & Distribution
- Execute daily dispatch plans based on sales schedules.
- Coordinate with Production, Sales, Quality and Security teams for smooth dispatch operations.
- Track shipment movement until successful customer delivery.
- Monitor unloading activities and detention at customer locations.
- Ensure compliance with dispatch documentation and statutory requirements.
Raw Material Logistics
- Coordinate receipt of raw materials from suppliers.
- Supervise weighbridge operations and quantity verification.
- Coordinate with surveyors for material inspection and reconciliation.
- Ensure proper documentation during inbound logistics.
- Maintain inventory movement records.
Vendor & Transporter Management
- Develop and maintain relationships with transport vendors.
- Evaluate transporter performance on:
| Cost | |
| Delivery | |
| Safety | |
| Vehicle availability |
- Finalize freight contracts and rate agreements.
- Ensure timely transporter payments and dispute resolution.
Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure compliance with:
| GST regulations | |
| Road Transport regulations | |
| National Permit requirements | |
| Insurance | |
| Pollution Control norms | |
| Customs & Port regulations | |
| Export & Import documentation |
- Monitor renewal of:
| Vehicle Registration | |
| Fitness Certificates | |
| Insurance | |
| Road Tax | |
| PUC | |
| National Permits |
Inventory & Warehouse Coordination
- Coordinate storage of raw materials and finished goods.
- Ensure proper inventory movement between warehouse and production.
- Maintain stock accuracy and logistics documentation.
- Support warehouse operations for efficient material handling.
Safety & Quality
- Ensure compliance with EHS standards during transportation.
- Monitor tanker hygiene, safety and loading practices.
- Prevent pilferage, theft and product contamination.
- Ensure zero leakage and zero product loss during transportation.
MIS & Reporting
- Prepare and submit:
| Daily dispatch reports | |
| Vehicle utilization reports | |
| Freight cost analysis | |
| Tanker movement reports | |
| Vehicle maintenance reports | |
| Logistics KPI dashboards | |
| Monthly logistics MIS | |
| Vendor performance reports | |
| Fleet performance reports |
Technical Skills
- ERP/SAP
- Tally ERP
- MS Excel (Advanced)
- Logistics MIS
- Freight Cost Analysis
- Vehicle Tracking Systems
- Weighbridge Operations
- Inventory Control Systems
Preferred Candidate Profile
10–15 years of logistics and freight management experience in the Petrochemical, Lubricants, Chemical, Oil & Gas or Liquid Bulk industry.
Strong experience managing tanker fleets, liquid bulk transportation, warehouse operations and third-party logistics providers.
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