Transportation Sourcing Deputy Assistant Manager

About the role

This role focuses on transportation carrier sourcing, cost analysis, rate negotiation, and vendor performance tracking in collaboration with related departments. You will manage inland, sea freight, barge, and other transportation modes to optimize logistics operations and supply chain efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Negotiate competitive rates, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs) with logistics providers, including trucking companies, freight forwarders, barge operators, and shipping lines

• Maintain and evaluate a portfolio of approved transport vendors to ensure competitive pricing and high delivery reliability

• Oversee the bidding process for transportation services, analyzing RFQs to ensure cost-effectiveness

• Plan the most cost-effective and efficient distribution routes to program and customer sites

• Track the movement of goods in real-time, proactively identifying and resolving supply chain bottlenecks

• Ensure all shipping and procurement activities strictly comply with local and international transport laws, safety standards, and government regulations

• Develop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions, carrier failures, or global commodity fluctuations

• Manage cargo insurance policies and process freight claims for damaged, lost, or delayed goods

• Prepare logistics budgets and continuously monitor transportation expenses to optimize overall supply chain costs

• Use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure and evaluate on-time delivery rates, carrier capacity, and vendor performance

Job Specification

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Economics Management, Business Administration, or a related field

• 2 to 4 years of proven experience in transportation procurement, strategic sourcing, or logistics management

• Strong contract negotiation and vendor management skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Ability to conduct field visits to solve problems

• Proficiency in computer systems (e.g., SAP, Ms. Excel, Ms. Power Point)

• Transportation Management Systems (TMS) experience is highly preferred

• English communication in professional role