Logistics Manager

Job Title: Logistics Manager

Location: [Hyderabad, Telangana] – Corporate Headquarters

Job Type: Full-time

About Gamlaa

Gamlaa Bioscapes (https://gamlaa.com/) is a forward-thinking organization committed to reshaping urban landscapes through sustainable and innovative green solutions. As we scale and diversify, financial discipline and strategic insights will be core to our next phase of growth. We believe that a healthy work environment is essential for the well-being of both employees and the planet.We are a team of transcendent, nimble-footed, and ambitious individuals who are unmatched in the field of the Workspace Landscaping industry. We have partnered with 350+ companies serving close to 50 million corporate square feet workspaces in 7 major cities of India. We are very aspirational and want you to be part of our vision.As Gamlaa grows,so will you! We will help you explore your untapped potential that’ll have a mammoth impact in achieving your as well as the company’s milestones

Job Summary

We are a fast growing company seeking a strategic, hands-on Logistics Manager based at our headquarters. You will take complete ownership of our domestic regional supply chain network while managing occasional imports from European markets. The ideal candidate is an expert in Indian freight markets, a skilled rate negotiator, and has a proven track record of optimizing 3PL partnerships to reduce costs.

Key Responsibilities

Domestic Network Planning & Optimization

• Design and optimize pan-India primary and secondary distribution networks.
• Manage interstate transit challenges, check-post compliances, and E-Way bill regulations.

3PL Management & Domestic Rate Negotiation

• Source, onboard, and manage regional 3PL partners, transporters, and express carriers.
• Spearhead aggressive rate negotiations for FTL (Full Truckload) and LTL (Less-than-Truckload).
• Establish strict SLAs to improve regional delivery performance and reduce damages.

Cost Reduction & Budget Control

• Audit and optimize overall logistics spend across different Indian zones.
• Implement freight consolidation and route-optimization strategies to cut unit costs.
• Track monthly logistics budgets and present cost-saving metrics to executive leadership.

Import Handling (Europe)

• Oversee occasional import shipments arriving from European suppliers.
• Coordinate with customs house agents (CHAs) for timely clearance at Indian ports.
• Ensure compliance with Indian customs, import duties, and documentation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 5–8 years in logistics management, ideally within an Indian MSME
• Domestic Expertise: Deep understanding of Indian transport lanes, local carrier markets, and 3PL networks.
• Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate competitive freight rates and contract terms.
• Import Basics: Working knowledge of handling international shipments, customs clearance, and and Incoterms (specifically Europe to India).
• Education: Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Administration.