Logistics Manager

SM Renergy; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SM Renergy is seeking an experienced Logistics professional to plan, coordinate, and manage transportation of solar panels and project materials to sites across India. You will liaise with transporters, vendors, warehouses, and project teams to ensure seamless deliveries.

The candidate should have 3–7 years in logistics, strong knowledge of GST documentation and e-way bills, and experience with freight negotiation. Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems, plus vendor management, is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 3 to 7 years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or dispatch operations.
• Experience in Solar, EPC, Renewable Energy, Electrical Equipment, Construction, or Heavy Material Transportation.
• Strong knowledge of freight management, transportation planning, GST documentation, e-way bills, and inventory tracking systems.
• Experience coordinating with transport vendors, freight partners, and project teams.
• Good understanding of warehouse operations and material movement processes.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, schedules, and logistics requirements simultaneously.
• Proficient in MS Excel, ERP systems, and logistics management tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage time-sensitive deliveries and operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage transportation of solar panels, inverters, mounting structures, and other project materials to project sites.
• Liaise with transporters, vendors, suppliers, warehouses, and project execution teams to ensure seamless logistics operations.
• Monitor material dispatches, vehicle movement, delivery schedules, and shipment tracking.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials as per project timelines.
• Prepare and verify transportation documents including e-way bills, invoices, delivery challans, and dispatch records.
• Resolve transit delays, delivery issues, damaged goods claims, and logistics-related challenges.
• Coordinate loading, unloading, packaging, and safe handling of solar and electrical equipment.
• Negotiate freight rates and transportation contracts to optimize logistics costs.
• Maintain inventory movement records, proof of deliveries (PODs), and transportation MIS reports.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations, GST requirements, and company policies.
• Work closely with procurement, warehouse, and project teams for material planning and availability.
• Analyze logistics performance, prepare reports, and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Logistics

Supply chain management

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

GST documentation

Education

Graduate in Logistics / Supply Chain / Business Admin

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Logistics management tools

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage transportation of solar panels, inverters, mounting structures, and other project materials to project sites.
• Liaise with transporters, vendors, suppliers, warehouses, and project execution teams to ensure seamless logistics operations.
• Monitor material dispatches, vehicle movement, delivery schedules, and shipment tracking.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials as per project timelines.
• Prepare and verify transportation documents including e-way bills, invoices, delivery challans, and dispatch records.
• Resolve transit delays, delivery issues, damaged goods claims, and logistics-related challenges.
• Coordinate loading, unloading, packaging, and safe handling of solar and electrical equipment.
• Negotiate freight rates and transportation contracts to optimize logistics costs.
• Maintain inventory movement records, proof of deliveries (PODs), and transportation MIS reports.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations, GST requirements, and company policies.
• Work closely with procurement, warehouse, and project teams for material planning and availability.
• Analyze logistics performance, prepare reports, and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Preferred candidate profile

• Graduate in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 3 to 7 years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or dispatch operations.
• Prior experience in Solar, EPC, Renewable Energy, Electrical Equipment, Construction, or Heavy Material Transportation is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of freight management, transportation planning, GST documentation, e-way bills, and inventory tracking systems.
• Experience in coordinating with transport vendors, freight partners, and project teams.
• Good understanding of warehouse operations and material movement processes.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, schedules, and logistics requirements simultaneously.
• Proficient in MS Excel, ERP systems, and logistics management tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage time-sensitive deliveries and operational challenges.