Senior Manager - Transportation

Job Description

Job Code/ Requisition ID Location Head Office Gurugram Travel Required As and when required Department / Function Supply Chain & Logistics Position Name Transport Management Designation Sr Manager / AGM Role Individual Team Reporting To AVP SCM Job Specification To lead and strategize the transport and logistics function across regions, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and compliant delivery operations. The role involves managing large fleets, multi-modal logistics, vendor networks, regulatory compliance, and performance optimization while aligning with business goals. Qualification/ Personal Attributes Academics - B-Tech / MBA - SCM Operation Management Required Skill Set 10–15+ years in transport/logistics. Proven ability to manage large-scale fleet/logistics operations. Expertise in SAP, TMS, GPS, and transport automation tools. Strong negotiation, vendor management, and cost control skills. Knowledge of logistics regulations, taxation (e.g., GST, RTO norms), and permits. Strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and data-driven decision-making. Job Description Key Responsibilities – Strategic Planning & Leadership: - Design and implement national or regional transportation strategy. Lead transport operations across warehouses, hubs, or distribution centers. Plan for scalability, peak capacity, and future infrastructure needs. Oversee budgets, cost control, and ROI on transport activities. Fleet & Vendor Management: - Manage owned and outsourced fleet operations (including multi-modal: road, rail, air, sea). Build strong vendor ecosystems with transporters, freight forwarders, and 3PL partners. Negotiate high-value contracts and rate agreements. Technology & Optimization: - Drive digital transformation – TMS, GPS tracking, route optimization, telematics. Implement KPIs, dashboards, and data analytics for transport efficiency. Compliance & Risk Management: - Ensure adherence to transport laws, safety norms, and environmental standards. Oversee documentation – permits, insurance, RTO formalities, E-way bills, etc. Develop contingency plans for emergencies and disruptions. People Management: - Lead teams including transporters, dispatch teams, and other executives. Train and develop talent; create SOPs and strong review mechanisms. Customer Service & Coordination Coordinate closely with supply chain, sales, customer service, and vendors. Ensure on-time delivery, real-time tracking, and complaint resolution. TMS – Transport Management System implementation. About Luminous Luminous Power Technologies, a leader in energy solutions, is a 35-year-old company which started as a small venture. Now on its brand transformation journey, its mission is to become a name synonymous with all-encompassing home electrical, power backup and residential solar solutions and create millions of happy homes in India. Today, Luminous is already a powerful, trustworthy brand name in 100 million Indian homes. During this successful journey, it has embraced the core values of reliability, consistency, longevity and the highest standards of integrity along with dynamic ideas and innovation. Its consumer-centric focus has led Luminous into new categories to deliver excellence in every product and home solution it offers. With 7 manufacturing units, more than 28 sales offices in India and presence in over 36 countries our 6000 employees serve more than 60,000 channel partners and millions of customers. Our motto has always been Customer Delight through Innovation & Passion with focus on Execution & Team-work. At Luminous, we passionately innovate to make life comfortable and efficient. Luminous is a group company of Schneider Electric , a global leader in energy management with presence in over 100 countries, 1.5 lakh people and a revenue of Rs. 2 lakh crore. Career Page- http://joinus.luminousindia.com/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/luminous-power-technologies-p-ltd/ Home Page- https://www.luminousindia.com/about-us Glassdoor-https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Overview/Working-at-Luminous-Power-Technologies-P- EI_IE519545.11,40.htm