Saswata Gupta
Senior National Manager, Transportation & Logistics @Pidilite Industries Limited
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WORK HISTORY
Senior National Manager, Transportation & Logistics @Pidilite Industries Limited
Mumbai, IN
Lead pan-India freight strategy, managing ₹550 Cr+ transportation budget across 50+ manufacturing & distribution nodes. • Drive vendor development, performance frameworks, and long-cycle contract governance for 60+ strategic logistics partners. • Oversee network efficiency and OTIF service delivery (90%+) across 500+ cities and movement lanes.Strategic Initiatives & Impact • Introduced cost transformation levers including rail-mode shift and CNG fleet adoption for high-distance routes. • Designed and rolled out digital freight workflow integration (Ariba → SAP → TMS) enabling automated controls and audit transparency. • Built scalable freight allocation and business-share models using data-driven routing logic and deployment analytics.
EDUCATION
Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Logistics, Logistics
Indian Institute of Management Mumbai
Executive Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
ABOUT SASWATA GUPTA
With 17+ years of experience leading large-scale Logistics Operations and Transportation Procurement, I currently manage national freight operations at Pidilite Industries — overseeing domestic and cross-border lanes with an annual logistics spend of ~₹550 Cr.My expertise spans freight procurement, vendor governance, contract structuring, multimodal logistics planning, and network optimization. I focus on building scalable Logistics systems that drive measurable savings while improving service reliability and sustainability.I have successfully led: • Value engineering and freight rate optimization programs • Digitization and process automation to enhance visibility and control • Strategic vendor partnerships and capability development • End-to-end movement of finished goods, raw materials, imports & exportsI believe in data-driven decision making, transparent governance, and creating supply chain stability that supports business expansion. Known for my collaborative working style, I align closely with stakeholders to deliver outcomes that balance cost, service quality, and operational resiliency.
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