Assistant Transportation Manager

Job Description – Transport ManagementPosition: Transport Management (Primary & Secondary)Department: Supply Chain / LogisticsLocation: Seshadripuram, BangaloreRole SummaryResponsible for managing primary and secondary transportation operations across PAN India. The role focuses on vendor coordination, cost control, timely deliveries, invoice verification, and day-to-day follow-up with warehouses and transport partners as per Sturlite requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesManage pan-India secondary transportation using regional and local transport vendors.Handle different transport modes such as Bus Mode, Porter, Part Truck Load (PTL), and direct vehicles based on delivery speed and requirement.Negotiate transport commercials directly with vendors and finalize rates with an initial 11-month lock-in and long-term price stability up to 3 years.Coordinate with vendors every month to collect breakup Excel details and invoice copies.Verify invoices against agreed rates and clear invoice verification within 24 to 78 hours.Process Accounts Payable entries in SAP S/4HANA and ensure timely payment to vendors.Onboard new local or regional transport vendors through L1, L2, and L3 price comparison and finalize best rates.Conduct surprise visits across PAN India depots to verify operations directly with vendors.Track and monitor TAT for each local and regional vendor and share daily MIS reports.Follow up daily with all warehouse locations to collect inward and outward registers without fail.Understand and manage Primary, Secondary, First Mile, Mid Mile, and Last Mile logistics operations.Work on continuous cost optimization in transport management.Handle import and export transportation processes end-to-end, from booking to final delivery.Skills & KnowledgeGood understanding of transport operations, vendor coordination, commercial negotiation, invoice verification, SAP S/4HANA, Excel, and logistics processes. Willingness to travel and strong follow-up skills are mandatory.

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