Deputy Manager - Freight Forwarding

Actively Reviewing the Applications

Adani Ports and SEZ

India, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Full-Time On-site

Posted 3 weeks ago • Apply by April 28, 2026

Job Description

Responsibilities

Strategy, Planning and Core Procurement :-

Take necessary actions in own area of work to implement strategic initiatives (Group- wide/ CPO specific BU specific/ Site specific) as per plan

Customs & Logistics :-

Vendor Handling

Manage long-term and short-term contracts with logistics vendors basis cost and risk of late delivery
Manage relationships with transportation (including shipping, railway and road transportation), warehousing and security service providers
Monitor overall vendor service fees and service levels for logistics, warehousing, and security vendors
Maintain a database of current and prospective vendors and ensure lower cost by higher bargaining power by bundling of services wherever possible (across different BUs, Geographies, etc.)
Evaluate alternative long-term transportation, logistics, and transportation strategies and make recommendations for the same

Transportation & Warehousing

Evaluate, develop and implement logistics management systems/information system/ other software to optimize efficiencies
Ensure timely, seamless execution of transactional tasks related to logistics management, including documentation and approvals

Understand and support the tax and regulatory aspects of logistics, including international and inter/ intra- state Logistics

Data Management

Responsible for collation of data related to Customs & Logistics across various business units

Recommend opportunities to improve efficiency and synergy across various business units

Governance and Risk Management

Qualifications

Education Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain management, or a relevant field

Work Experience (Range Of Years)

Minimum 3 - 10 years of relevant experience with min. 5 yrs experience in logistics or supply chain operations.