Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities (KRA & Actions)

A. Cost Optimization & Efficiency Improvement

- Conduct route mapping and identify alternative logistics routes
- Maintain freight database (toll, fleet availability, sector-wise data)
- Perform PT/KM (Per Ton Per Km) analysis and identify cost variations
- Support cluster-level freight inflow/outflow planning
- Resolve freight payment disputes with Accounts

B. Distribution & Dispatch Planning

- Improve truck turnaround time at plants
- Align dispatches with rake arrival forecasts
- Ensure effective order allocation to transporters

C. Operations Management

- Allocate orders through vendor portal and track acceptance
- Coordinate daily fleet requirements and priority movements
- Monitor vendor performance and recommend corrective actions
- Coordinate grade/bag change with packing plant
- Provide shift-wise dispatch guidelines

D. Fleet & Vendor Management

- Track fleet efficiency using GPS and performance systems




- Improve vendor utilization and service levels
- Ensure visibility of delivery schedules to vendors

E. Inventory & Hub Management

- Monitor pending orders and ensure timely dispatch
- Manage inventory replenishment at mother hubs
- Align plant dispatch with demand requirements

F. Yard & Dispatch Control

- Manage truck yard operations (registration, prioritization, movement)
- Ensure smooth loading and dispatch as per customer priority

G. Coordination & Communication

- Share DI (Delivery Instruction) requirements with S&M; and Commercial teams
- Collaborate across departments for smooth execution

6. Major Challenges

- Managing diverse customers across wide geographies
- Ensuring cost-effective logistics in a competitive market

Preferred candidate profile

📌 Plant Excellence & Projects-IU (Krishna)
🏢 UltraTech Cement
📍 Krishna