- Plan and execute inbound and outbound transportation of raw materials and finished goods.
- Ensure timely vehicle availability to meet production and dispatch schedules.
- Coordinate with transporters, fleet operators and logistics partners for uninterrupted operations.
- Optimize freight costs through route planning, vendor negotiations and transportation contracts.
- Monitor freight performance, detention charges and turnaround time (TAT).
- Ensure on-time deliveries with zero product damage and minimum logistics cost.
Fleet Operations Management
- Manage company-owned and hired tanker fleet.
- Monitor vehicle utilization and availability.
- Maintain records of
- Vehicle maintenance
- Tyre consumption
- Fuel efficiency
- Repair history
- Route expenses
Liquid Bulk Logistics
- Supervise loading and unloading of liquid bulk products.
- Ensure tankers meet cleanliness and safety standards before loading.
- Monitor weighing operations including Gross, Tare and Net Weight.
- Prevent leakage, contamination and spillage during transportation.
- Ensure product integrity throughout the supply chain.
Dispatch & Distribution
- Execute daily dispatch plans based on sales schedules.
- Coordinate with Production, Sales, Quality and Security teams for smooth dispatch operations.
- Track shipment movement until successful customer delivery.
- Monitor unloading activities and detention at customer locations.
- Ensure compliance with dispatch documentation and statutory requirements.
Raw Material Logistics
- Coordinate receipt of raw materials from suppliers.
- Supervise weighbridge operations and quantity verification.
- Coordinate with surveyors for material inspection and reconciliation.
- Ensure proper documentation during inbound logistics.
- Maintain inventory movement records.
Vendor & Transporter Management
- Develop and maintain relationships with transport vendors.
- Evaluate transporter performance on
- Cost
- Delivery
- Safety
- Vehicle availability
- Finalize freight contracts and rate agreements.
- Ensure timely transporter payments and dispute resolution.
Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure compliance with:
- GST regulations
- Road Transport regulations
- National Permit requirements
- Insurance
- Pollution Control norms
- Customs & Port regulations
- Export & Import documentation
- Monitor renewal of
- Vehicle Registration
- Fitness Certificates
- Insurance
- Road Tax
- PUC
- National Permits
Inventory & Warehouse Coordination
- Coordinate storage of raw materials and finished goods.
- Ensure proper inventory movement between warehouse and production.
- Maintain stock accuracy and logistics documentation.
- Support warehouse operations for efficient material handling.
Safety & Quality
- Ensure compliance with EHS standards during transportation.
- Monitor tanker hygiene, safety and loading practices.
- Prevent pilferage, theft and product contamination.
- Ensure zero leakage and zero product loss during transportation.
- ERP/SAP
- Tally ERP
- MS Excel (Advanced)
- Logistics MIS
- Freight Cost Analysis
- Vehicle Tracking Systems
- Weighbridge Operations
- Inventory Control Systems
Preferred Candidate Profile
- 10–15 years of logistics and freight management experience in the Petrochemical, Lubricants, Chemical, Oil & Gas or Liquid Bulk industry.
- Solid experience managing tanker fleets, liquid bulk transportation, warehouse operations and third-party logistics providers.