Senior marketing Manager -Transport

Job Description:

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and resourceful Marketing manager to manage the placement of ODC (Over Dimensional Cargo), containerized, and open-body vehicles from the Mumbai and MMR region to PAN India destinations. The ideal candidate should have a strong network of vehicle suppliers across India, hands-on experience in FTL (Full Truck Load) operations, and the ability to ensure timely and cost-effective vehicle placement as per client requirements.

This is a domestic operations role (no overseas or warehousing activities currently involved).

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily placement of vehicles (ODC, containerized, and open-body) for FTL movements across India.

• Develop and maintain a strong vendor and transporter network to ensure timely vehicle availability.

• Coordinate with clients, transporters, and internal teams for load planning, dispatch, and tracking.

• Negotiate freight rates and ensure cost-efficient vehicle placement while maintaining service quality.

• Identify and onboard new transport vendors from different parts of India.

• Maintain vehicle placement records, route plans, and freight rate databases.

• Ensure compliance with all statutory and documentation requirements (vehicle documents, permits, etc.).

• Handle operational challenges proactively and ensure on-time delivery and client satisfaction.

• Support business development through client coordination and vehicle sourcing from various regions.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of FTL transportation, ODC movement, and containerized logistics.

• Strong vehicle sourcing network across India.

• Excellent negotiation and coordination skills with transporters and clients.

• Ability to handle multiple routes, clients, and dispatches simultaneously.

• Strong understanding of freight costing and route optimization.

• Proactive, reliable, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Educational Qualification:

• Graduate in any discipline (Preferably in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Commerce).

• Additional certification in Transport / Logistics Management will be an added advantage.

Preferred Background:

• Candidates with 10–15 years of experience in transport operations, especially vehicle placement (FTL / ODC / containerized).

• Must have an existing client and vendor network within the transport industry.