Drive structured freight cost optimization by building visibility, benchmarking against market, identifying inefficiencies, and delivering measurable cost savings. The role will provide a monthly cost reduction report with clear savings vs market/benchmark. Strong hands-on experience in truck transportation procurement, planning, and loading optimization. Key Responsibilities: • Build end-to-end freight cost visibility (₹/MT, ₹/truck, depot-wise cost vs sales, lane-wise analysis)• Conduct benchmarking (Across teams, and vs market rates)• Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities (rate alignment, truck utilization improvement, routing optimization, movement reduction)• Develop and implement standard rate cards and governance mechanisms• Analyze inter-depot transfers and network inefficiencies• Establish and run monthly freight governance reviews Expected Outcomes: • Deliver 5–10% cost advantage vs market• Establish standardized and controlled freight cost structure• Drive continuous cost reduction and eliminate inefficiencies Candidate Profile: • 7–10 years’ experience in logistics, freight costing, or transportation optimization• Strong expertise in road transportation (FTL), truck planning, and loading optimization• Proven experience in truck utilization improvement, route planning, and freight cost analysis• Hands on understanding of transporter operations, rate negotiation, and lane costing• Strong analytical capability (Excel mandatory; Power BI preferred)• Ability to work independently and drive cost reduction initiatives end-to-end• Strong communication skills: English and Hindi speaking• Experience in FMCG / Agri / Chemicals / Pharma preferred Key Traits:• High ownership and accountability• Structured thinking and problem-solving mindset• Focus on tangible cost savings and business impact•Not an execution/dispatch role – strategy, analytics, and governance focus