Plant Logistics and Planning Specialist

1065 ROQUETTE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; Gokak; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette in Gokak, Karnataka, is seeking a Plant Logistics and Planning Specialist to lead end-to-end logistics planning, execution, and optimization. The role connects production, sales, warehouses, and transport partners to ensure on-time, in-full deliveries while maintaining safety and compliance.

Candidates should have MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain and 8–12+ years in logistics planning, dispatch operations, and transportation, preferably in manufacturing sectors.

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or graduation with relevant experience.
• 8–12+ years of logistics planning, dispatch operations, transportation, or supply chain roles; manufacturing/FMCG preferred.
• Experience with plant logistics, cost control and compliance with SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly logistics plans aligned with production, dispatch schedules, and customer priorities.
• Forecast logistics needs based on sales demand, plant production plans, and inventory positioning.
• Optimize vehicle routing, load planning, and fleet utilization; coordinate with plant teams on demurrage and idle time.
• Supervise inbound logistics for RM/PM and outbound FG shipments; ensure timely loading and shipment tracking.
• Maintain OTIF delivery performance and monitor loading efficiency, safety and compliance documentation.
• Develop and manage network of transporters; validate contracts and resolve payment/billing issues.
• Drive cost-reduction via route planning, freight optimization, and digital tools.
• Coordinate with warehouses for stock availability, FIFO/FEFO, and inventory audits.
• Prepare MIS reports on freight, dispatch, and inventory; ensure SAP/ERP data accuracy.

Skills

Logistics planning

Transportation management

ERP/SAP

TMS

GPS tracking

Lean Six Sigma

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Education

MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations

Graduation with relevant experience

Tools

SAP

TMS

GPS

Job description

Roquette is a family‑owned global leader in plant‑based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. Want to help us make a difference? Using plant‑based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients. Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles. To meet our challenges, we are looking for a Plant Logistics and Planning Specialist within the Logistics team! This position will be located in Gokak. Our Team is always at the forefront to ensure customer delight is achieved in each and every consignment by delivering safely and within time. Their mission? The position is responsible for end‑to‑end logistics planning, execution, and optimization. This includes timely freight payment, outbound finished goods dispatch, inventory alignment, transporter management, freight cost control, and service level improvement. The role ensures seamless coordination between production, sales, warehouses, transport partners, and customers through efficient logistics planning and operational excellence. Your experience and talents will make the difference to:

Key Responsibilities

A. Logistics Planning

Develop daily, weekly, and monthly logistics plans aligned with production, dispatch schedules, and customer priorities. Forecast logistics needs based on sales demand, plant production plans, and inventory positioning. Optimize vehicle routing, load planning, and fleet utilization. Coordinate with plant teams to maintain minimum demurrage, detention, and idle time.

B. Logistics Operations

Supervise inbound logistics for raw materials (RM), packaging materials (PM), and outward movement of finished goods (FG). Manage day‑to‑day dispatch operations ensuring timely loading, documentation, and shipment tracking. Ensure OTIF (On‑Time, In‑Full) delivery performance is maintained and consistently improved. Monitor loading efficiency, turnaround time (TAT), and adherence to safety norms. Ensure accurate and compliant documentation (LR, E‑way bill, Invoice, Gate pass, Batch traceability, etc.).

C. Transporter & Vendor Management

Develop and manage a strong network of transporters and scrutinizing the payment of the vendors. Conduct contract validation and crosschecking the freight bills with the signed contract. Resolve payment, billing, and claim settlement issues with logistics partners.

D. Cost Management & Optimization

Drive initiatives to reduce the cost per ton/km through route planning, freight optimization, and load consolidation. Monitor logistics budget, freight cost trends, and variance analysis. Identify opportunities for cost saving through digital tools, automation, and process improvements.

E. Warehouse & Inventory Coordination

Coordinate with warehouse teams for stock availability, FIFO/FEFO adherence, damage control, and storage optimization. Ensure accurate SAP/ERP entries for material movement. Periodically audit inventory for accuracy and safety compliance.

F. Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

Ensure adherence to company policies, transportation regulations, and safety standards. Oversee implementation of vehicle & driver safety standards. Manage logistics contingencies in case of breakdowns, shortages, or emergencies.

G. Reporting & Analytics

Prepare daily, weekly and monthly bills status report. Use data analytics for efficiency improvements in routing, capacity planning, and performance tracking. Prepare MIS reports on freight, transportation cost, dispatch performance, inventory alignment.

3. Key Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of logistics planning, transportation management. Proficiency in ERP/SAP, TMS (Transport Mgmt. System), GPS tracking tools, dashboards. Analytical and problem‑solving skills with exposure to Lean or Six Sigma. Good negotiation, vendor management, and communication capabilities. Understanding of statutory documentation and compliance for logistics.

4. Qualifications & Experience

Education: MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations; or Graduation with relevant experience.

Experience: 8–12+ years in logistics planning, dispatch operations, transportation, or supply chain roles. Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, food, chemical, or process industry preferred.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

OTIF delivery performance Freight cost per ton/km Vehicle TAT inside plant Detention/demurrage cost reduction Loading productivity & accuracy Customer delivery complaints related to logistics Transporter performance score

What we will love about you

Above all, you are passionate and customer driven with a matured level of food industry and safety practices.

And also … Graduate with additional qualifications in Suppl Chain with similar experience of 8 to 10+ years.

Business travel: Very rare that too within country

Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences.

Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws.

As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach.

To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com

Roquette is a global leader in sustainable plant‑based solutions, driving innovation and strong partnerships that are shaping the future of nutrition, health, and bioindustry.

The company harnesses natural resources such as wheat, corn, seaweed, and cellulose to craft high-performance ingredients used in everyday foods, oral medications, advanced biopharmaceuticals, and a range of bio‑based products.

A family‑owned company with over 90 years of expertise and 11,000 employees, Roquette serves clients in over 150 countries and is committed to creating lasting value for customers, patients, consumers, and society.

Together, we turn the potential of nature into the essentials of life.

Discover more about Roquette here.