Logistics Manager - Adityapur Jamshedpur

Job Description: Logistics Manager

Company: Varahi TMT

Department: Logistics & Supply Chain

Experience: 10-20 Years

Location: Jamshedpur / Adityapur, Jharkhand

Industry: Steel, Iron & Steel Manufacturing, TMT Bars

Job Summary

Varahi TMT is looking for an experienced and result-oriented Logistics Manager to manage end-to-end transportation, dispatch, fleet coordination, warehousing and supply-chain operations. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of finished goods and raw materials, optimizing freight costs, improving vehicle utilization, managing transporter relationships and maintaining smooth logistics operations across the company's supply chain.

The ideal candidate should have substantial experience handling bulk materials such as TMT bars, billets, sponge iron, pig iron, iron ore, iron ore pellets, coal and other steel-industry materials.

Key Responsibilities

1. Transportation & Logistics Management

Manage inbound and outbound transportation of raw materials and finished steel products.

Plan and execute daily vehicle placement, loading, dispatch and delivery schedules.

Coordinate road transportation, fleet operations, transporters and third-party logistics providers.

Ensure timely delivery of TMT bars, billets, sponge iron, pig iron and other materials.

Monitor vehicle movement, transit time, delivery status and transportation performance.

Resolve vehicle shortages, route disruptions, transit delays and delivery-related issues.

2. Freight Cost Control & Negotiation

Negotiate freight rates with transporters, fleet owners and logistics service providers.

Optimize transportation costs through route planning, vehicle utilization and load optimization.

Analyze freight costs by product, route, destination and tonne transported.

Develop competitive transporter rate contracts and service-level agreements.

Monitor freight budgets, cost per tonne and transportation cost variances.

Identify opportunities to reduce empty running, detention charges, demurrage and other avoidable expenses.

3. Dispatch & Distribution Management

Coordinate with sales, production, warehouse and accounts teams to execute dispatch plans.

Ensure timely order processing, vehicle allocation, loading and shipment documentation.

Monitor dispatch quantities, delivery commitments and customer requirements.

Maintain accurate records of dispatches, e-way bills, invoices, delivery challans and proof of delivery.

Manage customer delivery escalations and ensure effective resolution of logistics complaints.

Improve order fulfillment and on-time delivery performance.

4. Raw Material & Inbound Logistics

Plan transportation of iron ore, pellets, coal, sponge iron, pig iron, billets and other production inputs.

Coordinate supplier dispatches, vehicle placement and plant material receipt schedules.

Monitor weighbridge operations, gross and tare weights, transit losses and quantity discrepancies.

Reconcile dispatch quantities with received quantities and investigate shortages.

Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams to avoid material shortages and production interruptions.

5. Transporter & Vendor Management

Develop and maintain a reliable network of transporters and logistics partners.

Evaluate transporters on freight rates, vehicle availability, safety, service quality and delivery performance.

Monitor transporter documentation, vehicle fitness, insurance and statutory compliance.

Resolve billing disputes, freight claims, transit damage and delivery discrepancies.

Conduct regular performance reviews and develop long-term vendor relationships.

6. Warehouse, Yard & Fleet Coordination

Oversee coordination of loading yards, stockyards, warehouses and dispatch locations.

Improve vehicle turnaround time, loading efficiency and unloading coordination.

Monitor fleet utilization, vehicle detention and loading/unloading productivity.

Coordinate material handling and ensure safe loading and securing of steel products.

Implement procedures to reduce material damage, pilferage and handling losses.

7. MIS, Reporting & Technology

Prepare daily, weekly and monthly logistics performance reports.

Track freight cost per tonne, on-time delivery, vehicle turnaround time and transporter performance.

Maintain dispatch, freight, vehicle movement and delivery records.

Use ERP systems, transport management systems, GPS tracking and MS Excel for logistics monitoring.

Provide logistics cost analysis and operational updates to senior management.

8. Safety, Compliance & Team Management

Ensure compliance with applicable transport, road safety, vehicle loading and documentation requirements.

Promote safe handling and transportation of heavy steel products and bulk materials.

Lead logistics executives, dispatch coordinators, yard personnel and other team members.

Establish standard operating procedures and improve operational discipline.

Train staff, monitor performance and implement continuous-improvement initiatives.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.

A diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering may also be suitable.

Additional qualifications in logistics, transportation or supply-chain management are preferred.

Required Skills

End-to-end logistics and supply-chain management

Steel-industry transportation and bulk material handling

Freight negotiation and cost optimization

Transporter development and vendor management

Dispatch planning and distribution management

Vehicle placement and fleet utilization

Inventory, weighbridge and material reconciliation

Logistics MIS, ERP, GPS and Excel reporting

Team leadership and problem-solving

Customer coordination and delivery management

Transport documentation and statutory compliance

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Freight cost per tonne

On-time dispatch and delivery percentage

Vehicle placement turnaround time

Vehicle utilization and reduction in empty running

Loading and unloading turnaround time

Transit loss and material damage

Transporter service-level performance

Freight billing accuracy and cost variance

Customer delivery complaints

Compliance with safety and documentation requirements

Preferred Candidate Profile

10-20 years of experience in logistics, transportation or supply-chain management, preferably in the steel, iron, metals, cement or heavy manufacturing industry.

Proven experience handling high-volume inbound and outbound material movement.

Strong negotiation skills and established transporter relationships.

Demonstrated success in reducing freight costs and improving delivery performance.

Ability to manage multiple dispatch locations, transporters and logistics teams.

Strong analytical, coordination and decision-making abilities.

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with experience, current compensation, industry exposure and demonstrated performance.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may share their updated CV to highlighting relevant logistics experience, industry background, current CTC, expected CTC and notice period.

• Experience

  10 Years

• No. of Openings

  2

• Education

  Graduate (Professional Degree)

• Role

  Logistics Manager

• Industry Type

  Transportation / Logistic / Shipping / Marine / Courier / Freight / Cargo

• Gender

  Male

• Job Country

  India

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office

• Face Interview Location

  Ashiana Trade Center adityapur