Deputy Manager- Transportation

About Us

Purpose of the Job

Job Context:

• Expert in managing dispatch, determining routes of transport, keeping track of the transport vehicle, directing the logistics process, handle repair and maintenance of vehicles, and taking care of complaints by customers. Adept at dispatching, routing, and tracking of delivery vehicles; ensuring company compliance of all transport policies, legislation and procedures.

Challenges: 

• Operational transportation Efficiency/Effectiveness, Strategic Planning, Logistics Management SCM Process & Policy Optimization ,Transportation Planning &Scheduling ,Cargo Operations , Complaint Management, Query resolution, Transportation Operations & Cost Optimization , Accidents Investigations ,Fleet Management ,Value Stream Mapping ,Customer Relationship Management ,Team Leadership ,Liaison & Coordination ,Process improvements ,Quality Management ,Query Resolution ,ERP.

Details of the Job

Job Role/ Title:

Transport MIS

Level:

M03

Business Unit:

Cuttack

Function:

Transport

Country:

India

Reporting Manager:

Commercial Head

Manager’s Manager:

Cluster Head

Key Accountabilities(1)

Transportation Management:

Handling day-to-day operations of the transport department. Dispatching, routing, and tracking of delivery vehicles. Making sure company compliance of all transport policies, legislation and procedure; accountable for managing, monitoring and developing a team of drivers. Serving as first point of contact for all drivers

Fleet Vehicle Management

Ensuring that all transport fleet vehicles are properly maintained and serviced; organizing vehicle checks; identifying operational issues, potential problems and opportunities.

Liaison & Coordination:

Coordinating with various professionals and maintaining all the necessary documents; assisting with high severity requests as needed. Overseeing the communication responsibilities both at internal & external levels

Team Management:

Ensuring skills enhancement and development of every individual in the team by providing direction, motivation and training to team; coordinating with cross functional teams. Guiding & mentoring team members in accomplishment of objectives; improving the team performance through counselling, skills enhancement.

Key Accountabilities(2)

Strategic Planning:

Developing and leading development of plan which delivers key target objective; managing transportation department, staff, protocols, disciplines and processes. Maintaining continuous alignment of plans with strategic business objectives, and made recommendations to modify the plans & Procedures to enhance effectiveness toward the strategic intent

Quality Services:

Managing the implementation of best practices in all relevant business functions ensuring fulfilment of business requirements while delivering quality service in line with company vision, mission and strategy.

Budgeting:

Preparing operating budget and prudently managing organization's resources to insure business efficiency, service and cost-effective management. Analysing expenditures & other financial information in order to develop plans, policies, and budgets for increasing profits and improving services. Monitoring spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets

Staff Management:

Accountable for arranging for the induction and training off all new staff; maintaining accurate administrative records. Appraising staff performance and also taking disciplinary measures when required

Key Interface

External Interfaces

Transporter

Internal Interfaces

Employees

Education & Experience

Education Qualification (Highest)

 with Target Institute(s)

BA/B.Sc/MBA.

Desired Certifications:

MBA

Experience Range:

8-12 Years

Desirable experience:

• Knowledge of benchmarking methodology and other tools are an advantage
• Passion for market data and analytical eye and skilled communicator Advanced MS Excel and MS Power Point skills

Competencies

Skills Required(1)

Functional Skills

splendid inter-personal skills in utilizing the same to guide &facilitate business unit leaders & senior managers

Behavioral
Skills

• Good Interpersonal Skill
• Good Communication Skill

• General Awareness:  Knows the fundamental or general understanding of concepts.
• Working Knowledge:  Has broad job knowledge; knows and applies the full range of concepts and practices. Has broad / working knowledge of the subject. Candidate should use these concepts in day to day practices.
• Functional Expert: Candidate is certified functional expert with strong knowledge on concepts.
• Mastery: Candidate is subject matter expert and has command over the subject/ concepts.

Skills Required(2)