Logistics Manager

Provilac is looking for an experienced Logistics Manager to oversee transportation, fleet operations, route planning, dispatch management, and supply chain activities. The ideal candidate should have strong on-ground operational experience in Dairy, FMCG, or Food Industry logistics and be capable of managing large-scale transportation networks, delivery schedules, and field teams while ensuring timely and cost-effective movement of goods.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end transportation and logistics operations across assigned regions.

• Plan, monitor, and optimize vehicle routes to ensure timely deliveries and milk/product movement.

• Oversee fleet management, vehicle utilization, maintenance schedules, and transportation costs.

• Coordinate with collection centers, warehouses, distributors, transport vendors, and field teams.

• Ensure smooth dispatch, delivery, and inventory movement between plants, depots, and customers.

• Monitor daily logistics KPIs including on-time delivery, turnaround time, vehicle productivity, and freight costs.

• Develop strategies to reduce logistics expenses while maintaining service quality.

• Handle transporter negotiations, vendor management, and contract administration.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, transportation, and regulatory requirements.

• Resolve operational challenges such as delivery delays, vehicle breakdowns, and route disruptions.

Required Skills

• Transportation & Fleet Management

• Route Planning & Optimization

• Supply Chain & Distribution Management

• Vendor & Transporter Management

• Cold Chain Logistics Knowledge

• Dispatch & Delivery Operations

• Cost Control & Budget Management

• Team Leadership & Field Operations

• Advanced Excel & MIS Reporting

• ERP/SAP/TMS Experience

• Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Stakeholder Management

Preferred Experience

• 5–10 years of experience in Dairy, FMCG, Food Processing, or Consumer Goods Industry.

• Strong experience managing milk collection logistics, cold chain operations, or perishable product distribution.

• Hands-on experience handling large fleets and transportation vendors.

• Proven track record in reducing logistics costs and improving delivery efficiency.

• Experience managing multi-location logistics operations.

• Exposure to rural procurement networks and dairy supply chain operations will be highly preferred.

Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Business Administration, or related field.

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