Logistics and Freight Manager

About the role

The Logistics and Freight Manager will lead inbound and outbound logistics operations, drive cost optimisation and ensure compliance with internal regulations. This senior position is responsible for developing logistics capabilities across the organisation while delivering operational and financial excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead inbound and outbound logistics, data analysis and freight cost optimisation.
• Develop logistics capability, including CSL indexing, transporter performance evaluation and market intelligence.
• Negotiate Pan‑India freight contracts (≈ 500 Cr annual spend) through auctions and broker engagements.
• Plan warehouse layouts, implement best practices, train warehouse teams and monitor stock.
• Improve productivity, design robust processes for SKU management, dispatch planning and fleet operations.
• Standardise daily routines, track compliance across India and identify skill gaps for targeted training.
• Manage annual freight budgeting, perform MTD/YTD variance analysis and support long‑term financial planning.

Required profile

• Proven experience in managing large‑scale logistics and freight operations.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret market data and financial metrics.
• Excellent negotiation skills and knowledge of multimodal transportation.
• Leadership capability to train teams, drive process improvements and ensure compliance.

Required skills

• Freight negotiation
• Warehouse layout planning
• Budgeting and financial analysis
• Data analysis

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a high‑impact logistics function.
• Exposure to Pan‑India freight markets and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.