Logistics Coordinator

Valmet; Chennai District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet in India is seeking a logistics professional to manage import/export transportation, book shipments, schedule deliveries, and coordinate with carriers to meet deadlines.

The role requires knowledge of customs regulations, INCOTERMS, and IT systems, with 5–7 years of related experience; strong communication and decision-making skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Logistics or commercial education is required.
• Experience in transport booking services is essential.
• Knowledge of customs legislation and INCOTERMS is preferred.
• Proficiency in IT systems and strong English communication is required.
• Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions.

Responsibilities

• Transportation services: Booking transport, scheduling deliveries, and managing carriers.
• Cost optimization: Select transport modes balancing cost and timely delivery.
• Customs and compliance: Handle customs declarations per regulations.
• Documentation: Prepare invoices, certificates of origin, and transport documents.
• Risk management: Mitigate delays, damage, and non-compliance, and manage insurance.

Skills

Transport booking experience

IT systems proficiency

English language

Communication skills

Decision-making

Education

Logistics or commercial education

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Responsible transportation of import and export shipments to the correct location within the required timeframe. Handling customs clearance of shipments in accordance with country specific customs laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Transportation services: Booking transport, scheduling deliveries, managing carrier relationships, and overseeing freight forwarders.
• Cost Competitiveness: Optimizing transportation mode to ensure timely schedules and cost competitive solutions.
• Customs & Compliance: In compliance with import/export laws manage customs declarations.
• Documentation: Preparing and verifying required documentation like invoices, certificates of origin, transport documents and customs forms.
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks like delays, damage, or non-compliance, and managing insurance for shipments.

Requirements

• Logistics or commercial education or related field
• Experience from transport booking services
• Knowledge of customs legislation (e.g., inward processing, Intrastat statistics)
• Familiarity with international delivery terms (INCOTERMS)
• Letter of Credit is seen as an advantage for the position.
• Proficiency in IT systems
• Language skills: English is essential; other languages are considered an advantage.
• Preferred qualifications: Solution oriented mind-set and can-do attitude
• The role requires collaboration and communication skills, stress management, and quick, independent decision-making ability.
• The role requires continuous training and monitoring of international developments (e.g., changing national and international regulations, economic and political conditions, strikes, accidents, natural disasters, holidays), as well as geographical awareness
• Understanding of dangerous goods regulations
• Experience from ATA-carnet handling for temporary exports
• 5-7 years of experience in the relevant field.

We offer: A rewarding position in a global industry leader in pulp, paper and energy industries with the possibilities to grow professionally.

Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. With our automation systems and flow control solutions we serve an even wider base of process industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers. The company has over 220 years of industrial history and a strong track record in continuous improvement and renewal. Valmet’s net sales in 2023 were approximately EUR 5.1 billion. Valmet’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki and the head office is in Espoo, Finland. At Valmet, we enhance circularity and environmental efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions through the entire value chain. Valmet aims to enable fully carbon neutral production for its customers by 2030.

Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19 000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.