Sr Executive - Transportation & Logistics

Urmilla Enterprises; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Urmilla Enterprises in Chennai is seeking a Senior Executive - Transportation & Logistics to coordinate day-to-day equipment mobilization, demobilization, and transporter management across project sites. You will ensure timely deployment, maintain compliance, and control logistics costs to support project execution and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include planning movements for cranes, diggers, lifts, and other heavy equipment, negotiating with vendors, and maintaining transportation

Qualifications

• Bachelors/BTech or Diploma in engineering with logistics exposure.
• Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain preferred.
• Experience coordinating heavy equipment transportation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily equipment mobilization and demobilization; prepare transportation schedules based on project requirements.
• Monitor fleet movement and ensure timely equipment deployment; coordinate vehicle availability to avoid project delays.
• Coordinate with approved transport vendors for equipment movement and monitor performance and deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, permits, insurance, and statutory requirements; maintain transport documents and movement records.
• Monitor transportation costs against budgets; verify freight bills and cost records; support route optimization and cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare logistics MIS reports and maintain ERP/SAP records; support process improvements.

Skills

Heavy equipment transportation

Fleet scheduling

GPS tracking systems

SAP/ERP

MS Excel

Coordination & communication

Analytical skills

Vendor & transporter coordination

Education

BE/B.Tech (Mechanical/Automobile/Civil) or Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering

Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field (Preferred)

Tools

SAP/ERP

GPS tracking systems

MS Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Executive - Transportation & Logistics is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day transportation and logistics activities for construction equipment across project sites. The role ensures timely equipment mobilization and demobilization, efficient transporter coordination, fleet utilization, statutory compliance, documentation, and logistics cost control while supporting smooth project execution and customer satisfaction.

Transportation Planning & Fleet Coordination Heavy Equipment Logistics & Equipment Movement Vendor & Transporter Coordination Regulatory Compliance, Documentation & Safety Cost Control & Logistics Support Operational & Cross-Functional Coordination MIS Reporting & Process Compliance

Department: Transportation & Logistics

Industry: Construction Equipment Rental & Infrastructure

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech (Mechanical/Automobile/Civil) or Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering
• Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field (Preferred)
• Reporting To Assistant Manager - Transportation & Logistics

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily equipment mobilization and demobilization; Prepare transportation schedules based on project requirements; Monitor fleet movement and ensure timely equipment deployment; Coordinate vehicle availability to avoid project delays.
• Coordinate transportation of cranes, piling rigs, excavators, boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers, graders, compactors, forklifts, and other construction equipment; Arrange route surveys, permits, and movement approvals where required; Ensure safe loading, unloading, and transportation of equipment; Track equipment movement until successful delivery.
• Coordinate with approved transport vendors for equipment movement; Obtain transportation quotations and process transport requests; Monitor transporter performance and delivery timelines; Maintain vendor records and transportation documentation.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, permits, insurance, and statutory requirements; Maintain transport challans, permits, gate passes, PODs, and movement records; Support internal audits and logistics documentation; Ensure adherence to company safety and EHS guidelines.
• Monitor transportation costs against approved budgets; Verify freight bills and transporter invoices; Support route optimization and cost-saving initiatives; Maintain transportation cost records and reports.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, SCM, Commercial, and Project teams for equipment readiness and movement; Resolve day-to-day transportation issues; Ensure timely communication between transporters and project teams; Support emergency equipment deployment whenever required.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly logistics MIS reports; Monitor fleet utilization, transportation status, and delivery performance; Maintain accurate transportation records in ERP/SAP; Support continuous improvement in logistics processes.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On‑time equipment mobilization and demobilization.
• Fleet utilization efficiency.
• Timely transporter allocation.
• Transportation cost control.
• Zero statutory compliance issues.
• Accurate logistics documentation.
• Timely MIS reporting.
• Reduction in equipment idle time.
• Vendor service performance.
• Customer satisfaction with equipment delivery.

Skills

• Knowledge of heavy equipment transportation and logistics.
• Understanding of ODC movement, permits, and transport regulations.
• Experience in transporter coordination and fleet scheduling.
• Proficiency in SAP/ERP, GPS tracking systems, and MS Excel.
• Good communication, coordination, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple transportation activities.