Head of Transportation and Logistics - Bengaluru, India - Outsized

    Outsized
    Outsized Bengaluru, India

    3 weeks ago

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    Who are we?

    Outsized is a talent-on-demand platform for enterprise clients and consulting firms in Asia, Middle East and South Africa. We focus on full-time contracts (remote or onsite), typically between 1-12 months. We help our talent upskill so they have better chances of landing their dream projects and charge fair rates. Outsized members have access to an exclusive Community where they can connect with peers and experts, take part in live events, and find project collaborators.

    Who are we looking for?

    Our client, Ola Electric is a prominent player in the electric vehicle sector. They are seeking a highly experienced Head of Transportation & Logistics to join their fulfillment team. This role is based in Bangalore, at Ola's headquarters, and requires a full-time commitment for an initial duration of 6 months, with a possibility for a permanent role after the successful completion of the initial contract.

    Their aim is to bring in a consultant to streamline and optimize their first-mile and last-mile logistics operations for their two-wheeler electric vehicle portfolio. This project is crucial for Ola Electric's overall supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. The success of the project will be measured by the consultant's ability to effectively manage costs, turnaround times, route mapping, and ensure a reliable supply of trucks for seamless logistics operations.

    Key responsibilities:

    • Manage first-mile and last-mile logistics for Ola Electric's two-wheeler electric vehicle portfolio
    • Plan and budget logistics requirements for the next 6 months
    • Manage costs, turnaround times, and route mapping for first-mile and last-mile trucks
    • Source and ensure a steady supply of trucks
    • Work closely with transporters to provide supply chain assurance and commitment for truck loads

    Qualifications and skills

    • 15-20 years of experience in managing transportation and logistics
    • Minimum 5 years of experience working with a two-wheeler original equipment manufacturer (OEM) such as Honda, TVS, Hero, Suzuki, or Ather, in a similar role (either regional head or overall head)
    • Strong relationships with transporters
    • An MBA degree is preferred

    Other important information:

    This opportunity will be on an initial contract duration of 6 months with a possibility of permanent movement after the initial contract ends. The consultant is required to be available full-time in Bangalore.