Logistics Executive

Hariom Pipe Industries; Erode; On-site; INR 335,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Hariom Pipe Industries in Tamil Nadu, India seeks a Dispatch & Logistics Coordinator to manage vehicle assignments, transporter coordination, and documentation for finished goods like MS, GI, GP, and HR pipes. You will liaise with Sales, Production, Dispatch, and Accounts to ensure timely deliveries and compliant paperwork.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, ERP/SAP expertise, and the ability to manage multiple dispatches while optimizing costs.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation and logistics management.
• Experience in vehicle placement and transporter coordination.
• Knowledge of e-way bills, LR/GR, invoices, and delivery challans.
• Understanding of freight calculation, freight negotiation, and transporter bill verification.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/SAP systems.
• Strong follow-up, coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and coordinate vehicles for dispatch of finished goods (pipes).
• Coordinate with transporters for timely vehicle placement.
• Prepare daily dispatch and vehicle planning schedules with Sales, Production, and Dispatch.
• Monitor vehicle loading, unloading, transit status, and delivery schedules.
• Verify invoices, e-way bills, delivery challans, LR/GR, and transportation documents.
• Coordinate with Accounts for freight bills, transporter payments, freight reconciliation.
• Negotiate transportation rates and ensure cost-effective freight management.
• Track vehicle movements and follow up with transporters and customers.
• Maintain records of vehicle details, freight charges, dispatch quantities, delivery status, transporter performance.
• Handle transportation delays, vehicle shortages, delivery issues, and transit complaints.
• Verify transporter bills against approved freight rates and dispatch details.
• Coordinate between Sales, Stores, Production, Accounts, and Dispatch teams.
• Monitor freight costs and identify opportunities to reduce transport expenses.
• Ensure compliance with transportation rules, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly logistics and dispatch MIS reports.

Skills

Transportation and logistics mgmt

Vehicle placement & transporter coord

e-way bills, LR/GR, invoices & challan

Freight calculation & negotiation

MS Excel & ERP/SAP systems

Follow-up, coordination, problem‑solv.

Tools

ERP/SAP systems

Job description

• Arrange and coordinate vehicles for the dispatch of finished goods, including MS, GI, GP, and HR pipes, as applicable.
• Coordinate with transporters and ensure timely vehicle placement as per dispatch requirements.
• Prepare daily dispatch and vehicle planning schedules in coordination with the Sales, Production, and Dispatch Departments.
• Monitor vehicle loading, unloading, transit status, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure proper preparation and verification of invoices, e-way bills, delivery challans, LR/GR, and other transportation documents.
• Coordinate with the Accounts Department for freight bills, transporter payments, and freight reconciliation.
• Negotiate transportation rates with transporters and ensure cost-effective freight management.
• Track vehicle movements and follow up with transporters and customers to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain records of vehicle details, freight charges, dispatch quantities, delivery status, and transporter performance.
• Handle transportation delays, vehicle shortages, delivery issues, and transit-related complaints.
• Verify transporter bills against approved freight rates and actual dispatch details.
• Ensure proper coordination between Sales, Stores, Production, Accounts, and Dispatch teams.
• Monitor freight costs and identify opportunities to reduce transportation expenses.
• Ensure compliance with applicable transportation rules, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly logistics and dispatch MIS reports.

3. Technical Skills Required

• Knowledge of transportation and logistics management.
• Experience in vehicle placement and transporter coordination.
• Knowledge of e-way bills, LR/GR, invoices, and delivery challans.
• Understanding of freight calculation, freight negotiation, and transporter bill verification.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/SAP systems.
• Strong follow-up, coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills.Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

• Candidates with experience in logistics, transportation, and dispatch operations in manufacturing or steel industries will be preferred.
• Experience handling bulk material and steel pipe transportation will be an added advantage.
• Should have strong negotiation and transporter management skills.
• Must be capable of handling multiple dispatches and coordinating with different departments efficiently.