Assistant Deputy Manager– Transportation, Pune

About The Company Mahindra Logistics is one of India's leading integrated logistics and supply chain solutions providers. The company offers end-to-end logistics services across transportation, warehousing, in-plant logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain management for industries including automotive, engineering, consumer goods, and e-commerce.With a strong nationwide network and technology-driven operations, Mahindra Logistics focuses on delivering efficient, reliable, and customer-centric logistics solutions while driving operational excellence and sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities Transport Procurement&Sourcing Identify, evaluate, and onboard transport vendors Float RFQs/RFPs and conduct commercial negotiations Ensure competitive freight rates and benchmarking Develop long-term vendor relationships Vendor Management Monitor vendor performance and KPIs Ensure compliance with agreements and SLAsHandle issue resolution and escalation management Drive vendor rationalization and consolidation Cost Optimization Analyze freight spend and identify cost-saving opportunities Improve route optimization and vehicle utilization Track market trends and transport benchmarks Contract ManagementDraft and finalize transport agreements and rate contracts Ensure adherence to contractual terms Support contract renewals and amendments Operations Coordination Coordinate with operations and planning teams Ensure vehicle availability and placement Resolve transportation delays and service issuesData&Reporting Prepare MIS reports and performance dashboards Track KPIs and operational metrics Use ERP/TMS systems for reporting and analytics Compliance&Risk Management Ensure transport compliance and documentation Monitor insurance, permits, and statutory requirements Identify operational risks and implement mitigation plans Required Skills Strong negotiation and commercial acumen Knowledge of transportation and fleet operations Vendor management and stakeholder coordinationAnalytical and problem-solving skills Proficiency in Excel, MIS, ERP, and TMS systems Skills: transportation management,logistics operation,vendor management,erp / tms knowledge,mis reporting,advanced excel skills,sla&kpi management,freight,management,transportation