Transportation Manager (Beverages Plant)
Reliance Retail
- Location
- Greater Kolkata Area
- Job type
- Full-time
Required skills
- compliance
- cross-functional
- end-to-end
About the role
Reliance Retail
Website:
relianceretail.com
Job details:
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage end-to-end Primary transportation across assigned regions from respective Beverages Plant, ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveries.
- Plan, allocate, and monitor daily dispatches from Plant locations to warehouses, distributors, and depots.
- Manage vendor relationships with transporters and 3PLs; monitor SLAs, vehicle turnaround time, and freight costs.
- Ensure adherence to route plans, TATs, and vehicle utilization metrics.
- Implement and monitor digital tracking systems for live visibility and performance management.
- Coordinate with Plant Manufacturing Team and warehouse teams to align dispatch priorities and service levels.
- Drive cost optimization through route planning, reverse logistics, and transport mode efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with safety, statutory, and EHS guidelines in transportation operations.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of Primary Logistics from Beverages, FMCG plant and last-mile distribution.
- Analytical ability and route optimization
- Vendor negotiation and SLA management
- Tech-savvy with TMS (Transport Management System) experience
- Problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration
Experience & Qualifications
- 610 years of experience in transportation/logistics, preferably in FMCG
- Graduate/Postgraduate in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations
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