Transport Manager - India

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Logistics, Operations, or Supply Chain Management. 
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing large transport/fleet operations (1000+ vehicles). 
• Proven experience in handling client materials and high-volume distribution. 
• Strong knowledge of e-way bills, transport regulations, and incident management. 
• Excellent people management, vendor management, and communication skills. 
• Proficiency in transport/fleet management software and MS Office. 
• Fluency in Hindi and English; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Client Material Transportation

• Ensure safe and timely transportation of client goods across regions. 
• Maintain proper handling, documentation, and accountability for client materials. 
• Manage delivery schedules to meet client expectations and service levels. 

2. Transport & Fleet Management

• Oversee daily fleet operations, including vehicle maintenance, fuel tracking, repairs, 

and preventive maintenance. 

• Plan optimal routes, manage schedules, and ensure efficient fleet utilization. 
• Monitor compliance with transport regulations, safety protocols, and proper 

documentation. 

• Handle incidents, delays, and emergencies with timely solutions. 

3. C&F & Warehouse Operations

• Manage warehouses and dispatch planning for client materials.
• Drive inventory accuracy, stock reconciliation, and loss prevention. 

4. Team & Vendor Management

• Lead teams of drivers, contractual staff, and transport vendors. 
• Recruit, train, schedule, and manage performance of all transport staff. 
• Negotiate with carriers, freight forwarders, and suppliers; manage contracts and SLAs.

5. Financial & Strategic Oversight

• Optimize transport costs and manage budgets. 
• Implement cost-saving strategies and track KPIs (delivery time, cost efficiency, accuracy). 
• Support logistics and transportation strategy execution across locations. 

6. Risk, Compliance & Quality

• Ensure adherence to HSSE, ISO, and regulatory standards. 
• Conduct root cause analysis for incidents and implement corrective actions. 
• Maintain client trust through accurate reporting, safe handling, and audit readiness. 

7. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Liaise with clients, internal teams, vendors, and project stakeholders. 
• Lead control meetings to identify issues and implement solutions. 
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve the transport and logistics network.

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