Supply Chain & Logistics Consultant - Consulting Firm - Contractual (5-15 yrs)

At Outsized, we match clients in financial services and management consulting to high-quality independent consultants and boutique/specialist firms for the execution of their key projects.

Our client, a global consulting firm, is engaged in a large-scale cost transformation for a leading firm in the automotive industry.

To support this, they are seeking a Supply Chain & Logistics Consultant to spearhead initiatives aimed at minimizing logistics and transportation costs.

The ideal consultant will be a supply chain or logistics professional with hands-on experience in freight optimization, route planning, and warehouse efficiency improvements. They must demonstrate a proven track record in reducing logistics expenses, negotiating with suppliers, and implementing process improvements. Expertise in 3PL/4PL management, freight contracts, and digital logistics solutions will be a key differentiator.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead logistics cost reduction efforts by analyzing transportation, freight, and warehousing expenses to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.

- Optimize freight operations through route planning, load consolidation, and carrier selection to enhance efficiency and reduce transportation costs.

- Negotiate with suppliers, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers to secure competitive rates and improve service delivery.

- Analyze logistics data, including shipping patterns, delivery timelines, and warehouse performance, to drive data-backed cost reduction strategies.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, operations, and warehousing, to design and execute streamlined logistics processes.

- Develop and implement best practices for warehouse efficiency, such as layout optimization, inventory flow improvements, and reduced handling costs.

- Conduct cost benchmarking and market analysis to ensure logistics pricing aligns with industry standards and delivers maximum value.

- Oversee 3PL/4PL relationships and freight contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness, compliance, and continuous performance improvement.

- Provide regular performance reports, actionable insights, and updates to senior stakeholders and business leaders on logistics cost savings.

Qualifications & Skills

- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.

- 5-12 years of experience in logistics cost reduction, transportation optimization, or supply chain management (flexibility of +/-1-2 years may be considered).

- Prior experience in supply chain or logistics companies with a focus on freight and warehouse cost savings is highly preferred.

- Strong expertise in logistics analytics, route optimization, supplier negotiations, and warehouse efficiency improvements across any industry.

- In-depth knowledge of 3PL/4PL management, freight contracts, and digital logistics solutions

Proficiency in cost analysis, data-driven decision-making, and vendor management.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with a results-oriented mindset.

This is a 6-month (extendable) contractual opportunity based in Chennai.