Jr Executive - Transportation & Logistics

Urmilla Enterprises; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Urmilla Enterprises is seeking a Junior Executive - Transportation & Logistics to support daily operations for construction equipment across project sites in Chennai. You will coordinate equipment movement, manage transportation records, assist transporter coordination, and ensure statutory documents are ready before dispatch.

Responsibilities include planning mobilization, tracking movement, vendor coordination, and MIS-ready reporting to keep equipment on schedule and costs under control.

Qualifications

• Experience: 0-3 Years
• Diploma / BE / B.Tech (Mechanical / Automobile / Civil) - BBA / B.Com / Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily equipment mobilization and demobilization.
• Coordinate vehicle availability for equipment transportation.
• Track equipment movement and update transportation status.
• Prepare and maintain transportation documents, permits, gate passes, and vehicle records.
• Maintain transportation booking registers and movement logs.
• Coordinate with approved transport vendors for vehicle allocation.
• Support timely deliveries and transportation compliance.

Job description

Job Summary

The Junior Executive - Transportation & Logistics is responsible for supporting the daily transportation and logistics operations for construction equipment across project sites. The role involves coordinating equipment movement, maintaining transportation records, assisting with transporter coordination, ensuring statutory documentation, and supporting timely mobilization and demobilization of equipment while maintaining operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Transportation Planning & Equipment Movement Coordination
  • Assist in planning and coordinating daily equipment mobilization and demobilization.
  • Coordinate vehicle availability for equipment transportation.
  • Track equipment movement and update transportation status.
  • Support timely deployment and retrieval of equipment from project sites.
• Heavy Equipment Logistics Support
  • Coordinate transportation of cranes, excavators, piling rigs, boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers, forklifts, and other construction equipment.
  • Assist in route planning and movement scheduling.
  • Coordinate loading, unloading, and safe handling of equipment.
  • Follow up with transporters for timely deliveries.
• Vendor & Transporter Coordination
  • Coordinate with approved transport vendors for vehicle allocation.
  • Collect transportation quotations and maintain vendor records.
  • Follow up with transporters regarding delivery schedules.
  • Maintain transportation booking registers and movement logs.
• Documentation, Compliance & Record Management
  • Prepare and maintain transportation documents, permits, gate passes, PODs, challans, and vehicle records.
  • Ensure statutory documents are available before equipment dispatch.
  • Maintain proper filing of logistics and transportation records.
  • Support transportation compliance and audit activities.
• Fleet Monitoring & Cost Control Support
  • Track transportation expenses and freight bills.
  • Assist in verifying transporter invoices before submission.
  • Monitor fleet movement and equipment delivery status.
  • Support transportation cost tracking and reporting.
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Operational Support
  • Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, SCM, Commercial, Billing, and Project teams for equipment movement.
  • Communicate transportation schedules to project teams.
  • Escalate delays and transportation issues to reporting managers.
  • Support emergency equipment mobilization requirements.
• MIS Reporting & Logistics Administration
  • Prepare daily transportation status reports.
  • Update ERP/SAP with transportation and equipment movement details.
  • Maintain logistics MIS and transportation records.
  • Support management with data collection and report preparation.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely equipment mobilization and demobilization.
• Transportation schedule adherence.
• Accuracy of logistics documentation.
• Timely transporter coordination.
• Fleet movement tracking accuracy.
• Zero documentation errors.
• Timely MIS reporting.
• Support in reducing equipment idle time.
• Compliance with transportation safety procedures.
• Customer/project site satisfaction with equipment delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience: 0-3 Years
• Qualification - Diploma / BE / B.Tech (Mechanical / Automobile / Civil) - BBA / B.Com / Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or any related discipline

Reporting To

Senior Executive - Transportation & Logistics

Industry (Preferred)

• Construction Equipment Rental
• Heavy Equipment & Infrastructure
• EPC Projects
• Mining & Earthmoving
• Equipment Leasing & Asset Management

Skills

• Basic knowledge of transportation and logistics operations.
• Understanding of construction equipment movement and documentation.
• Knowledge of MS Excel, ERP/SAP (preferred), and logistics reporting.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required.