Transport Head

Job description

**Key Responsibilities for Surface Transport** **Strategic Leadership** - Define the national transportation strategy for surface logistics. - Build scalable network models to support rapid business growth. - Lead and mentor Zonal transport managers across the country. **Operational Excellence** - Oversee day-to-day air operations nationwide. - Minimize transit times while maintaining high service reliability. - Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs). **Vendor & Compliance Management** - Negotiation commercials. - Manage vendor service level agreements (SLAs) and performance metrics. - Ensure 100% compliance with transport regulations, safety rules, and transit laws. **Financial Accountability** - Own the national transportation budget and P&L goals. - Identify cost-saving opportunities through route optimization and load utilization. - Control freight, handling, and market operating costs. **Technology Integration** - Implement advanced Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and tracking tools. - Leverage data analytics to predict bottlenecks and optimize asset use. **Required Skills and Qualifications** **Experience & Education** - Masters degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Administration. - 12+ years of experience in multi-modal logistics operations. - Minimum 5 years leading national-level surface networks **Core Competencies** - Deep knowledge of line-haul surface networks. - Strong negotiation, contract management, and financial forecasting skills. - Proficiency in logistics tech software like TMS and GPS tracking. **Key Responsibilities for Air Transport** **Strategic Leadership** - Define the national transportation strategy for both air logistics. - Build scalable network models to support rapid business growth. - Lead and mentor Zonal transport managers across the country. **Operational Excellence** - Oversee day-to-day air operations nationwide. - Minimize transit times while maintaining high service reliability. - Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Air. **Vendor & Compliance Management** - Negotiation commercials with Airlines. - Manage vendor service level agreements (SLAs) and performance metrics. - Ensure 100% compliance with transport regulations, safety rules, and transit laws. **Financial Accountability** - Own the national transportation budget and P&L goals. - Identify cost-saving opportunities through route optimization and load utilization. - Control freight, handling, and market operating costs. **Technology Integration** - Implement advanced Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and tracking tools. - Leverage data analytics to predict bottlenecks and optimize asset use. **Required Skills and Qualifications** **Experience & Education** - Masters degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Administration. - 12+ years of experience in multi-modal logistics operations. - Minimum 5 years leading national-level surface networks **Core Competencies** - Deep knowledge of line-haul surface networks. - Strong negotiation, contract management, and financial forecasting skills. - Proficiency in logistics tech software like TMS and GPS tracking.