Designation: Transport Manager
Location: Pune
Department: Operations / Logistics
Reports to: Supply Chain / Operations Head
About Source
Source is India’s Leading Industrial Materials Platform, with presence across multiple Industries viz. Plastics, Paints, Paper, Building Materials, etc. and redefining how their Raw Materials move across the economy. We operate across Virgin Commodities, Recyclables, and Market Intelligence via Group companies. We sit at the intersection of Tech, Data, and Network. Having established ourselves as the largest materials distribution company in the Plastics sector, we are fast growing to take a leading position in other Industries. Source is geared up to grow 3x from its already leading position (read 3000cr+ in Annual Revenues), and is looking to onboard high-growth mindset individuals to join its journey.
The Hook
We operate at scale in a logistics-intensive industry where safe and efficient transportation is critical. As a Transport Manager specializing in chemical and liquid logistics, your mission is to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective movement of materials across the network. You will play a key role in managing tanker operations, vendor networks, and ensuring zero-compromise on safety and regulatory compliance.
Your Three Main Objectives
1.Operational Efficiency: Ensure timely and cost-effective transportation of liquid and chemical materials.
2.Safety & Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements.
3.Vendor Management: Build and manage a strong network of transporters and logistics partners.
The Toolkit(What you’ll own)
Transport Operations
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Tanker Movement & Planning
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Plan and manage end-to-end transportation of liquid/chemical consignments, ensuring timely dispatch and delivery.
Safety & Compliance |
Regulatory & Risk Management
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Ensure adherence to safety norms, hazardous material handling guidelines, and statutory compliance for chemical transport.
Vendor Management
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Transporter Network
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Identify, onboard, and manage tanker vendors, negotiate rates, and ensure service reliability and performance.
Who You Are
The Logistics Expert:
Experience in chemical/liquid transportation and tanker operations.
The Safety Champion:
Strong understanding of hazardous material handling and compliance standards.
The Negotiator:
Skilled in vendor management, cost negotiation, and contract handling.
The Operator:
Able to manage high-volume logistics operations with efficiency and accuracy.
We Are Looking For Someone With
• 2-5 years of experience in logistics, specifically in chemical or liquid transportation.
• Strong knowledge of tanker operations, route planning, and freight optimization.
• Understanding of safety regulations and compliance requirements for hazardous materials.
• Experience in vendor management and transporter network handling. • Good communication and coordination skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Why Source?
(The Value Prop)
Scale & Complexity:
Manage logistics operations at PAN-India scale.
High Responsibility:
Own critical transportation operations in a fast-growing company.
Growth Opportunity:
Be part of a rapidly scaling supply chain ecosystem.
Impact:
Ensure safe and efficient movement of materials powering India’s industrial supply chain.
