Senior Executive – Logistics: Roles &

- Responsibilities

- Logistics Operations

- Plan and coordinate daily transportation and delivery activities.

- Ensure timely dispatch and delivery of materials/products.

- Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics.

- Monitor vehicle movement and shipment status.

- Transporter &
- Vendor Management

- Coordinate with transporters, drivers, and logistics vendors.

- Negotiate freight rates and transportation terms.

- Track transporter performance and resolve service issues.

- Maintain good relationships with logistics partners.

- Shipment Tracking

- Monitor shipments from dispatch to final delivery.

- Follow up on delayed, pending, or undelivered shipments.

- Update customers/internal teams regarding shipment status.

- Handle POD (Proof of Delivery) collection and verification.

- Documentation

- Prepare and verify delivery challans, invoices, e-way bills, LR/GR, PODs, and other logistics documents.

- Ensure documents are complete and accurate.

- Maintain proper records for audit and compliance purposes.

- Inventory &

- Warehouse Coordination

- Coordinate with warehouse teams for dispatch and receiving.

- Monitor stock movement between locations.

- Ensure proper loading, unloading, and material handling.

- Coordinate stock transfers and returns.

- Cost Control

- Monitor transportation and logistics expenses.

- Compare freight rates and identify cost-saving opportunities.

- Verify transporter invoices against agreed rates and actual shipments.

- Reduce unnecessary detention, demurrage, and other logistics costs.

- Team Coordination

- Coordinate with warehouse, sales, procurement, finance,



and customer service teams.

- Guide junior logistics executives and staff.

- Allocate work and monitor daily activities where applicable.

- MIS &

- Reporting

- Prepare daily/weekly/monthly logistics reports.

- Track KPIs such as:

- On-time delivery

- Freight cost

- Pending shipments

- Delivery TAT

- Vehicle utilization

- POD pending

- Return shipments

- Use Excel, ERP, TMS, or Power BI for reporting and analysis.

- Problem Solving

- Resolve delivery delays, damaged goods, shortages, wrong deliveries, and transportation issues.

- Coordinate with transporters and internal departments to close issues quickly.

- Escalate major operational problems to management.

- Compliance &

- Safety

- Ensure transportation activities follow company policies and applicable regulations.

- Verify required vehicle and shipment documents.

- Ensure proper handling and transportation of goods.

Typical Daily Activities A Senior Executive – Logistics may start the day by checking pending shipments and vehicle status, coordinating dispatches, following up with transporters, resolving delivery issues, updating the logistics MIS, checking PODs, verifying freight bills, and reporting significant exceptions to management.

Important Skills

- Advanced Excel

- Logistics/ERP software

- Transport management

- Vendor management

- Inventory & warehouse coordination

- Freight and cost analysis

- Documentation

- Communication and negotiation

- Problem-solving

- Team coordination

- Power BI/SQL for advanced reporting

Pay: ₹21,000.46 - ₹25,000.39 per month

Benefits

- Flexible schedule

- Internet reimbursement

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Executive (Malin)
🏢 Soham Express Pvt.Ltd
📍 Malin