Assistant Manager- Logistics

Goodfit; Kasara; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodfit is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to plan and coordinate vehicle movement, ensure timely truck availability, monitor dispatch schedules, and track shipments to service distributors, dealers, projects, and customers.

You will manage transporter relationships, negotiate freight rates, control logistics costs, monitor KPIs such as OTD and OTIF, ensure compliance with safety and policy standards, and drive continuous process improvements in our Maharashtra operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Prior experience in logistics coordination and dispatch planning.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficient in MS Excel and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily vehicle placement and ensure truck availability for dispatches.
• Plan shipments based on delivery commitments and business needs.
• Monitor loading, dispatch, transit, and unloading activities.
• Maintain transporter relationships and negotiate freight rates.
• Prepare logistics MIS reports and track KPIs.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Dispatch planning

Vendor & transporter management

Cost control & budgeting

MIS reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain

Tools

MS Excel

ERP/TMS

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for planning and coordinating vehicle movement, ensuring timely availability of trucks, monitoring dispatch schedules, tracking shipments, managing transporter relationships, and achieving high service levels while controlling logistics costs.

Key Responsibilities

Transportation & Dispatch Management

• Coordinate daily vehicle placement and ensure timely availability of trucks for dispatches.
• Plan and schedule shipments based on delivery commitments and business requirements.
• Monitor loading, dispatch, transit, and unloading activities to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure timely movement of goods from warehouse/plant to distributors, dealers, projects, and customers.
• Track vehicles in transit and proactively resolve transportation delays.

Transporter Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with transporters and fleet operators.
• Negotiate freight rates and optimize transportation costs.
• Evaluate transporter performance based on service levels, turnaround time, and vehicle availability.
• Ensure adequate fleet availability during peak business periods.

Shipment Tracking & Customer Service

• Monitor shipment status and provide regular updates to internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with sales, warehouse, customer service, and supply chain teams regarding dispatch schedules.
• Address customer concerns related to delivery timelines and transportation issues.
• Ensure adherence to committed delivery schedules and service standards.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure accuracy of transport-related documents such as E-way Bills, LR copies, invoices, PODs, and permits.
• Maintain transportation records and MIS reports.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, safety, and company transportation policies.
• Monitor vehicle documentation and transporter compliance requirements.

Cost Control & Process Improvement

• Analyze freight expenses and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Monitor vehicle utilization and reduce empty-run costs.
• Improve truck turnaround time and loading efficiency.
• Implement logistics best practices to enhance operational efficiency.

Reporting & MIS

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly logistics performance reports.
• Track key logistics KPIs including:
  • On-Time Dispatch (OTD)
  • On-Time Delivery (OTIF)
  • Freight Cost per Ton
  • Vehicle Utilization
  • Transit Damage Claims
  • Truck Turnaround Time
  • Dispatch Accuracy