Logistics Coordinator / Transport Supervisor

Chakrdhar Foods And Beverages; Hazira; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel reimbursement

Health insurance

Opportunity to work with MNCs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Chakrdhar Foods And Beverages in Hazira, Gujarat, seeks a Graduate with logistics experience to coordinate daily transportation and logistics for multinational customers. You will receive indents, dispatch schedules, and delivery instructions, and work with carriers to place vehicles on time.

Role requires customer portal participation, including freight bidding, rate submissions, and e-auctions, plus strong communication and ownership to resolve issues and ensure smooth deliveries.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline with logistics understanding.
• B.Com or BBA preferred for better fit.
• Experience in logistics coordination or transport operations.
• Familiarity with customer portals and freight bidding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with MNC customers to understand and fulfil daily transportation and logistics requirements.
• Receive transport indents, vehicle requirements, dispatch schedules, and delivery instructions from customers.
• Coordinate with operations team and transporters for timely vehicle placement and smooth execution of transport orders.
• Maintain professional relationships with customer logistics, dispatch, and supply chain teams.
• Participate in customer portal activities, including freight rate submissions, online bidding, and e-auctions.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Ownership

Multi-tasking

Education

Graduate in any discipline

B.Com

BBA

Logistics-related qualification

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Role & Responsibilities

• Coordinate with MNC customers to understand and fulfil their daily transportation and logistics requirements.
• Receive transport indents, vehicle requirements, dispatch schedules, and delivery instructions from customers.
• Coordinate with the existing operations team and transporters to ensure timely vehicle placement and smooth execution of transport orders.
• Maintain professional relationships with customer logistics, dispatch, and supply chain teams.
• Participate in customer portal activities, including freight rate submissions, online bidding, and e-auctions, as required.
• Monitor customer portals for new requirements, bidding deadlines, and awarded transport orders.
• Coordinate with management for freight rate approvals and commercial decisions before submitting quotations or participating in auctions.
• Operate the company's internal logistics software for transport entries, workflow management, shipment updates, and operational tracking.
• Track vehicle placement, loading, dispatch, transit, and delivery status, and provide timely updates to customers.
• Coordinate with drivers, vehicle owners, transporters, and internal staff to resolve operational issues and delivery delays.
• Ensure proper preparation and collection of LR copies, PODs, and other transportation documents.
• Prepare daily operational reports covering pending indents, vehicle placement, dispatches, deliveries, and outstanding operational issues.
• Coordinate with the accounts and billing teams to resolve documentation discrepancies and support timely invoicing.
• Perform other logistics and transport-related responsibilities assigned by management.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Graduate in any discipline; B.Com, BBA, or a logistics-related qualification preferred.
• 15 years of experience in logistics coordination, road transportation, dispatch, or transport operations.
• Experience dealing with MNC customers, industrial clients, or corporate logistics teams will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of vehicle placement, transporter coordination, freight rates, and dispatch management preferred.
• Prior experience with customer portals, freight bidding, or e-auctions is desirable but not mandatory. Training will be provided where required.
• Basic to good working knowledge of MS Excel, email, and computer-based applications.
• Willingness to learn and operate the company's internal logistics software and customer-specific portals.
• Good communication, coordination, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transport requirements, follow deadlines, and coordinate effectively with customers and internal teams.
• Responsible, proactive, organised, and customer-focused, with a strong sense of ownership.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience, skills, and suitability.
• Monthly fuel expense reimbursement for eligible business-related expenses, as per company policy.
• Group health insurance coverage under the company's applicable policy.
• Opportunity to work with reputed multinational companies and industrial customers.
• Practical exposure to transport operations, freight bidding, customer portals, and logistics management.
• Learning and career growth opportunities within the logistics and transportation industry.
• Professional working environment with opportunities to take on greater responsibilities based on performance.