General Manager Operations

Company Description

Uddhava Logistics Pvt Limited, formerly known as Aarty Carriers, was established in 1992 with a mission to provide high-quality and cost-efficient logistics and third-party supply chain management solutions across South India. Over the years, the company has expanded its operations to serve diverse industries across India, including automotive, engineering, food & beverage, and FMCG sectors. Uddhava Logistics offers a range of services such as FTL & PTL transportation, Milkrun operations, express deliveries, project cargo movement, custom-built vehicles, and warehousing & 3PL services. With a rich legacy, Uddhava Logistics is dedicated to delivering tailored logistics services for businesses of all scales.

Role Description Position:

General Manager – 3PL Supply Chain Industry:

Logistics & Supply Chain Experience Required:

Minimum 10 years (with strong PTL exposure) Preferred Industry Exposure:

Automotive Location:

Chennai ( Need for Travel across South)

Strategic & Business Leadership Develop and execute business strategies to scale PTL operations across regions. Drive P&L ownership and ensure profitability targets are achieved. Identify growth opportunities in the automotive logistics segment. Strengthen relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 & Tier 2 automotive suppliers.

PTL Operations Management Oversee end-to-end PTL consignment operations including: Route planning & optimization Hub & spoke network management Load planning and consolidation TAT adherence and SLA management Ensure high service reliability and minimize transit damages. Implement cost optimization and freight efficiency initiatives.

Automotive Supply Chain Handling (Preferred) Manage time-sensitive automotive shipments (Just-In-Time / Just-In-Sequence models). Ensure compliance with automotive quality and safety standards. Handle plant deliveries, vendor pickups, and line-side deliveries. Maintain zero line-stoppage culture.

Team & Stakeholder Management Lead cross-functional teams (Operations, Warehouse, Transport, Commercial). Build high-performance teams across regions. Collaborate with sales for key account acquisition and retention. Manage transporter/vendor contracts and negotiations. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

Process Excellence & Technology Drive digitization initiatives. Establish SOPs and KPIs for PTL performance tracking. Monitor metrics: OTIF, cost per ton/km, damage ratio, vehicle utilization, claim ratio.