Key responsibilities :
Freight Management :
- Ensure vehicle availability as per plan and monitor inbound & outbound freight movements across India.
- Plan and monitor export shipments (FCL, LCL, Air, Courier).
- Coordinate with Transporters, CHA, freight forwarders, and shipping lines for timely clearance and dispatch.
- Ensure compliance with all DGFT, Customs, E-way bill, and port-related regulations and manage documentations for dispatch.
- Optimize routes, loads, and utilization to reduce costs.
- Track shipments, clearances, and proactively resolve delays or issues.
- Track and improve freight KPIs (OTIF, transit time, cost per unit).
Vendor Management :
Identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with domestic transporters, CHA, and freight forwarders.Evaluate and monitor vendor performance and compliance.Ensure timely payments, documentation, and resolution of disputes.Cost & Performance Management :
Track domestic & Export freight costs, analyze variances, and implement cost-reduction initiatives.Prepare and monitor freight budgets.Drive initiatives for container consolidation and route optimization to reduce costs.Process Improvement :
Drive initiatives to improve TAT and reduce dwell times in domestic and export freight.Implement tracking systems and dashboards for real-time monitoring.Identify opportunities for digitization and automation in freight and Export operations.Competencies / skills
Domestic Freight Management.Export Freight managementVendor ManagementCost & Performance ManagementIn-depth knowledge of domestic freight and Export operations.Understanding of INCOTERMS (international Commercial Terms), customs clearance, and shipping documentation.Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.