Logistics Specialist (Coimbatore)

Drive structured freight cost optimization by building visibility, benchmarking against market, identifying inefficiencies, and delivering measurable cost savings. The role will provide a monthly cost reduction report with explicit savings vs market/benchmark. Strong hands-on experience in truck transportation procurement, planning, and loading optimization. Key Responsibilities
- Build end-to-end freight cost visibility (₹/MT, ₹/truck, depot-wise cost vs sales, lane-wise analysis)
• Conduct benchmarking (Across teams, and vs market rates)
• Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities (rate alignment, truck utilization improvement, routing optimization, movement reduction)
• Develop and implement standard rate cards and governance mechanisms
• Analyze inter-depot transfers and network inefficiencies
• Establish and run monthly freight governance reviews Expected Outcomes:
- Deliver 5–10% cost advantage vs market
• Establish standardized and controlled freight cost structure
• Drive continuous cost reduction and eliminate inefficiencies Candidate Profile:
- 7–10 years’ experience in logistics, freight costing, or transportation optimization
• Strong expertise in road transportation (FTL), truck planning, and loading optimization
• Proven experience in truck utilization improvement, route planning, and freight cost analysis
• Hands on understanding of transporter operations, rate negotiation, and lane costing
• Strong analytical capability (Excel mandatory; Power BI preferred)
• Ability to work independently and drive cost reduction initiatives end-to-end
• Strong communication skills: English and Hindi speaking
• Experience in FMCG / Agri / Chemicals / Pharma preferred Key Traits:
- High ownership and accountability
• Structured thinking and problem-solving mindset
• Focus on tangible cost savings and business impact •Not an execution/dispatch role – strategy, analytics, and governance focus Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4mujjo