Senior Transport Executive

Iopex; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cab facility

PF & ESI/Health Insurance

Career progression plans

Job summary

Iopex in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is seeking an experienced Employee Transport Lead to oversee daily transportation operations for employees, manage rosters, and optimize vehicle utilization. The role requires hands-on experience with transport management systems and strong vendor relations.

The ideal candidate will ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency while coordinating with vendors, security, and HR. Chennai location: Ambit IT Park. 5-day work week with shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT, Business, or related field.
• Proven experience in employee transport or corporate logistics.
• Experience with transport management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end daily employee transportation operations (pickup/drop-off/roster).
• Manage shift routing, vehicle allocation, and roster planning to optimize utilization.
• Monitor live vehicle tracking and route adherence using TMS/Safetrax.
• Resolve bottlenecks, breakdowns, and emergency escalations promptly.
• Maintain vendor SLAs and conduct regular performance audits.
• Enforce safety, security, and regulatory compliance for all vehicles and drivers.
• Lead BCP preparedness and incident response for transport operations.

Skills

Vendor management

Data analytics

Crisis management

Regulatory compliance

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Move Insync

Route Matic

Safetrax

Job description

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education: Any bachelors degree and any employee transportation related field in IT / BPO.

Experience: 810 years of experience in employee transport, corporate

logistics operations.

Technical Proficiency: Experience working with Transport Management Software (e.g., Move Insync, Route Matic, Safetrax, or similar GPS tracking/rostering platforms).

Skills:

• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Solid understanding of local road, transport, and compliance regulations.
• Crisis management and problem-solving agility under pressure.
• Data analytics skills (Excel/Google Sheets) for reporting and route efficiency analysis.

Operations & Logistics Management

• Oversee end-to-end daily employee transportation operations (pick-up, drop-off, shift rosters, and ad-hoc transport needs).
• Manage shift routing, vehicle allocation, and roster planning to optimize vehicle utilization and reduce turnaround times.
• Monitor live vehicle tracking, delay alerts, and route adherence using Transport Management Systems (TMS/Safetrax GPS).
• Ensure prompt resolution of operational bottlenecks, breakdowns, traffic delays, and emergency escalations.

Vendor Management

• Manage relationships and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with external transport vendors and cab aggregators.
• Conduct regular vendor performance audits covering vehicle condition, driver hygiene, safety compliance, and punctual arrival.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance schedules and ensure all vehicles comply with local vehicle regulations.

Safety, Security & Compliance

• Enforce strict safety protocols, especially for late-night employee movement and female employee transport (e.g., escort guards, driver background checks, panic buttons).
• Ensure 100% statutory compliance across all vehicles and drivers (license validity, insurance, registration certificates, fitness certificates, and police verification).
• Drive regular safety briefings and defensive driving training sessions for drivers.

Key BCP Responsibilities for Employee Transport Lead

Pre-Incident Preparedness:

• Maintain up-to-date offline contact lists for all active drivers, vendors, emergency services, and internal workplace leads.
• Conduct quarterly BCP drills testing manual rostering and fallback vendor activation.

During Incident (Response):

• Serve as the central point of contact (SPOC) between transport vendors, workplace management, and affected employees.
• Send broadcast alerts/updates to be affected employees regarding delays or modified pickup points.

Post-Incident (Restoration & Review):

• Conduct root-cause analysis (RCA) within 24 hours of any major transport disruption.
• Update BCP documentation.

Cost Optimization & Budgeting

• Track monthly operational transport costs, review vendor invoices, and reconcile trip sheets against automated logs.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through route optimization, carpooling initiatives, and demand forecasting.
• Assist leadership in transport budget planning.

Employee Experience & Feedback Management

• Manage employee queries, complaints, and feedback via helpdesk systems or transport apps.
• Achieve high Employee Satisfaction (CSAT/NPS) scores through continuous service improvements.
• Analyse employee commute trends and suggest sustainable mobility solutions (e.g., electric vehicles/EVs, shuttle services).

Perks & Benefits: - Cab facility - PF & ESI / Health Insurance - IJP & career progression plans
Shift Timings & Off: 5-days work, 2 days week off with rotational shifts
Location - Chennai, Ambit IT Park