Management Trainee - Operations

Driverlogistics; Kottayam; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Driverlogistics is seeking a motivated Management Trainee for the PTL Division to gain hands-on exposure to PTL operations, customer coordination, shipment planning, hub operations, documentation, transportation management, and last-mile delivery.

The role offers a path to build a career in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, and Operations Management within our team in India.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders including customers, branches, hubs and vendors.
• Proficient in Excel and basic data handling.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day PTL operations and ensure smooth movement of shipments.
• Coordinate with customers, branches, hubs, transport vendors, and delivery teams.
• Assist in pickup planning, vehicle allocation, loading, unloading, and shipment movement.
• Monitor shipments from pickup to final delivery and follow up on delays or exceptions.
• Assist in planning and coordinating line-haul and intercity transportation.
• Coordinate with vendors for vehicle availability and deployment.
• Monitor vehicle utilization, route planning, and transportation performance.
• Ensure proper LR, invoice, e-way bill, POD, and other shipment documentation.
• Track pending deliveries, RTO shipments, shortages, damages, and other operational issues.
• Prepare daily and weekly operational reports and MIS.
• Support the team in maintaining TAT and service-level commitments.
• Identify operational gaps and support the team in implementing corrective actions.
• Assist in customer communication and resolving service-related issues.
• Coordinate with finance and operations teams regarding freight, billing, POD, and payment-related matters.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to improve cost efficiency, service quality, and operation.

Skills

Communication Skills

Communication Ownership and Initiaties

Discipline

Tools

EXCEL

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Management Trainee – PTL Division to join our logistics operations team. The candidate will receive hands‑on exposure to PTL operations, customer coordination, shipment planning, hub operations, documentation, transportation management, and last‑mile delivery.

The role is suitable for candidates who are interested in building a career in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, and Operations Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day PTL operations and ensure smooth movement of shipments.
• Coordinate with customers, branches, hubs, transport vendors, and delivery teams.
• Assist in pickup planning, vehicle allocation, loading, unloading, and shipment movement.
• Monitor shipments from pickup to final delivery and follow up on delays or exceptions.
• Assist in planning and coordinating line-haul and intercity transportation.
• Coordinate with vendors for vehicle availability and deployment.
• Monitor vehicle utilization, route planning, and transportation performance.
• Ensure proper LR, invoice, e-way bill, POD, and other shipment documentation.
• Track pending deliveries, RTO shipments, shortages, damages, and other operational issues.
• Prepare daily and weekly operational reports and MIS.
• Support the team in maintaining TAT and service-level commitments.
• Identify operational gaps and support the team in implementing corrective actions.
• Assist in customer communication and resolving service-related issues.
• Coordinate with finance and operations teams regarding freight, billing, POD, and payment-related matters.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to improve cost efficiency, service quality, and operation

Required Skills

• Communication Skills
• Communication Ownership and Initiatives
• EXCEL
• Discipline