Deputy Manager-logistics

Job Description

1. Position Details

Designation: Deputy Manager

Department: Logistics

Experience: 610 Years (Cement / Building Materials Industry)

Qualification: Graduate/Post Graduate in Logistics / Supply Chain Management. MBA preferred.

2. Role Purpose

The Assistant Manager Logistics is responsible for planning, executing, and controlling secondary logistics operations to ensure timely, cost-effective, and safe delivery of cement to distributors and customers, while supporting business growth and maintaining operational excellence.

. Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage secondary logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of cement.
• Coordinate with transporters, distributors, depots, and sales teams for smooth dispatches.
• Optimize route planning and truck utilization to reduce logistics cost.
• Monitor daily dispatch, transit time, and delivery performance.
• Handle transporter negotiations, rate finalization, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, safety, and company logistics policies.
• Manage documentation related to invoices, e-way bills, PODs, and freight bills.
• Resolve delivery-related complaints and operational bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with warehouse teams for inventory planning and stock movement.
• Prepare MIS reports on logistics cost, delivery efficiency, and transporter performance.

3. Competency Framework

A. Technical / Functional Competencies

• Secondary logistics planning and execution
• Transportation and fleet management
• Cost optimization and freight negotiation
• Inventory and distribution coordination
• Knowledge of statutory and compliance requirements

B. Behavioral Competencies

• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability
• High level of accountability and ownership
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

C. Leadership Competencies

• Team supervision and guidance
• Process orientation and discipline
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to align logistics operations with business objectives

4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time delivery percentage
• Logistics cost per ton / km
• Fleet utilization rate
• Transit loss and damage control
• Customer complaint resolution TAT
• Accuracy and timeliness of MIS reporting

Kindly Share your CV : recruitment2.ghy@amrit.co.in / recruitment.ghy@amrit.co.in