- Coordinate day-to-day logistics and dispatch operations at the Khopoli site.
- Coordinate with transporters for timely vehicle placement as per dispatch plan.
- Monitor loading, vehicle reporting, dispatch and documentation activities to ensure smooth operations.
- Track daily dispatch plan vs. actual dispatch and highlight gaps/escalations.
- Ensure adherence to defined loading, dispatch, safety and compliance procedures.
- Coordinate with warehouse and dispatch teams to ensure optimum vehicle turnaround time.
Transporter Coordination:
- Coordinate with transporters for vehicle placement, availability and dispatch requirements.
- Follow up on pending vehicle placements and ensure adherence to agreed timelines.
- Maintain regular communication with transporters regarding operational issues and service gaps.
- Support transporter performance reviews by providing relevant operational data and analysis.
- Escalate recurring issues related to vehicle placement, delays, documentation and service performance.
- Performance & Reporting:
- Prepare and maintain daily/weekly logistics MIS and operational reports.
- Track key logistics KPIs such as:
- OTIF / On-time Dispatch
- Plan vs. Dispatch
- Vehicle Placement Adherence
- Vehicle Turnaround Time
- Cost per MT / Freight Cost
- Transit Delays
- Transit Damage
- Analyze operational data and highlight deviations, trends and areas requiring attention.
- Support preparation of management dashboards and presentations.
- Maintain accurate logistics databases and ensure timely reporting
Desirable (not mandatory):
- Exposure to planning and inventory optimization concepts.
- Understanding of Planning/ Forecasting
Qualifications & Skills
Education:
- Graduate B.Com / B.Sc. / BBA or equivalent.
- Certification/Diploma in Supply Chain or Logistics will be an advantage.
Technical Skills
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, basic data analysis and reporting.
- Strong capability in preparing and maintaining MIS and operational dashboards.
- Good working knowledge of MS PowerPoint and MS Word.
- Exposure to Power BI / other reporting tools will be an advantage.
- Experience with SAP/ERP systems for logistics/dispatch transactions will be preferred.
Behavioral & Functional Skills
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Strong follow-up and execution capability.
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage day-to-day operational priorities.
- Data-oriented approach with valuable analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced plant/logistics environment.
- Strong ownership and accountability for assigned activities.
Experience
- 3–5 years of experience in Logistics / Transportation / Dispatch operations.
- Experience with a transportation company, manufacturing plant, FMCG, chemicals or other high-volume industry will be preferred.
- Hands-on experience in vehicle placement, dispatch coordination and transporter management.