Logistics Planning Manager

Job Description – Manager / Senior Manager, Central Transportation Planning & Logistics

Location: Hyderabad

Department: Supply Chain / Logistics

Reporting To: Head – Operations / Supply Chain

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced logistics professional to lead a centralized, technology-driven transportation function across multiple locations.

The role will focus on TMS/LMS management, Central Logistics Control Tower, transportation planning, fleet optimization, vendor management, and dashboards to improve visibility, utilization, service levels, and cost efficiency.

TMS & Central Control Tower

- Lead adoption and effective utilization of TMS/LMS and logistics technology.

- Manage centralized visibility of transportation operations, trips, exceptions, delays, and capacity constraints.

- Drive system improvements, automation, data quality, and integration with ERP, GPS, and other platforms.

- Coordinate with multiple locations and transport partners to ensure smooth operations.

- Establish standardized processes, SLAs, and escalation mechanisms.

Dashboards & Analytics

- Develop centralized dashboards and MIS for transportation performance.

- Track key KPIs such as transport cost, cost per trip/km, vehicle utilization, fleet productivity, turnaround time, empty running, on-time performance, and vendor performance.

- Use data to identify improvement opportunities and support management decision-making.

- Strong experience in Power BI, Excel, or similar analytics tools is preferred.

Transportation Planning & Optimization

- Lead centralized vehicle, route, trip, and capacity planning across multiple locations.

- Optimize fleet utilization and reduce idle time, empty runs, underutilization, and avoidable transport costs.

- Balance service requirements, capacity availability, and transportation cost.

- Proactively identify capacity gaps and plan suitable transportation resources.

Vendor & Fleet Management

- Manage transportation vendors and service partners, including performance, capacity, service quality, and cost.

- Conduct vendor performance reviews and support rate benchmarking.

- Monitor vehicle productivity and ensure the most efficient use of available transportation resources.

Candidate Profile

- 6–12 years of experience in transportation, logistics, fleet management, or supply chain.

- Strong hands-on experience with TMS/LMS and transportation planning systems.

- Experience managing multi-location logistics or a central control tower is highly preferred.

- Strong understanding of fleet utilization, route optimization, capacity planning, and transport cost management.

- Advanced Excel/MIS skills; Power BI/dashboarding experience preferred.

- Strong analytical, planning, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

- Experience in e-commerce, retail, FMCG, 3PL, distribution, or large multi-location operations will be preferred.