General Manager - Transportation

Job Description

Title: General Manager - Transportation

Company Name: Apon Family Mart & Pharmacy

Vacancy: 1

Age: 30 to 48 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 12 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Real Estate, Developer, Food (Packaged), Healthcare/Lifestyle product

• Bachelor/Honors
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred).

• 12 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Real Estate, Developer, Food (Packaged), Healthcare/Lifestyle product

• Age 30 to 48 years
• Only Male

Qualifications & Experience

• 12–15 years of experience in transportation/logistics management, preferably in retail, FMCG, or pharmaceuticals.
• Strong expertise in fleet management, distribution, and vendor management.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale transportation operations.
• Knowledge of transportation laws, compliance, and safety standards.
• Skills & Competencies
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management abilities.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in logistics software (TMS, WMS, ERP).
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• On-time delivery rate.
• Cost per delivery/transportation cost savings.
• Fleet utilization and fuel efficiency.
• Delivery accuracy (damage-free, correct orders).
• Compliance and safety performance.
• Employee retention and team performance.

Role Overview

The General Manager – Transportation will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and optimization of all transportation operations within the Super Mart and Pharmacy group. This role ensures timely, safe, and cost-effective movement of goods across retail stores, warehouses, and distribution centers. The GM will drive operational excellence, compliance, and efficiency while leading a large team of transport, fleet, and logistics professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Operational Leadership
• Develop and implement the company’s transportation strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics for both supermarket and pharmacy divisions.
• Optimize fleet management (company-owned and third-party vehicles) to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Manage budgets, control transportation costs, and ensure profitability.
• Process & Performance Management
• Establish KPIs for transportation efficiency, service levels, and delivery accuracy.
• Implement technology-driven solutions (TMS, GPS tracking, route optimization).
• Monitor fuel consumption, vehicle utilization, and driver productivity.
• Ensure consistent delivery performance to retail outlets, pharmacies, and customers.
• Compliance & Safety
• Ensure compliance with all government regulations, transportation laws, and safety standards.
• Drive policies on road safety, vehicle maintenance, and driver training.
• Manage licensing, permits, insurance, and regulatory documentation.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop transportation and logistics teams across regions.
• Coordinate with warehouse, procurement, and retail operations for seamless supply chain execution.
• Build relationships with external transport vendors and logistics partners.
• Customer Experience & Service Delivery
• Ensure timely deliveries with minimal errors to support retail sales and pharmacy operations.
• Drive customer satisfaction by improving delivery lead times and reliability.
• Collaborate with the customer service team to resolve logistics-related issues.