Traffic Executive - BHEL -Ranipet

PBL Transport Corporation; Walajapet; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

PBL Transport Corporation in Tamil Nadu is seeking a transportation coordinator to arrange and place local market vehicles, negotiate freight rates, and manage a network of brokers and suppliers. The role involves sourcing vehicles, coordinating with customers and teams, and ensuring timely loading, dispatch, and delivery.

Ideal candidates have 3–8 years in logistics or fleet coordination, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline (Logistics qualification is an added advantage).
• 3–8 years of experience in BHEL Process Transportation, Logistics, Traffic Operations, or Fleet Coordination.
• Strong knowledge of market freight rates and broker management.
• Hands-on experience in ODC and FTL transportation operations.
• Good understanding of trailers, heavy vehicles, route planning, and documentation.
• Excellent negotiation, coordination and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/Transport Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and place local market vehicles based on customer requirements.
• Negotiate competitive freight rates with brokers and transport vendors.
• Maintain a strong network of transport brokers, fleet owners, and vehicle suppliers.
• Source vehicles from the local market to meet urgent operational requirements.
• Coordinate with customers, operations teams, drivers, brokers, and vendors for timely vehicle placement.
• Monitor vehicle movement and ensure on-time loading, dispatch, transit, and delivery.
• Handle transportation planning for ODC and FTL shipments.
• Ensure timely completion of loading and unloading activities by coordinating with site teams.
• Verify transportation documents, including permits, e-way bills, invoices, PODs, gate passes, and other statutory documents.
• Maintain daily records of vehicle placement, freight rates, broker payments, and operational updates.
• Resolve transportation issues, delays, and vehicle shortages to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Keep track of market freight trends and provide updates on transportation rates.

Skills

Negotiation

Coordination

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor''s degree in any discipline

Logistics qualification is an added advantage

Tools

MS Excel

ERP/Transport Management Systems

Job description

PBL is a reputed name in the transportation of heavy equipment, containers, ODC loads etc. as well as in providing cranes and other equipment for hire to companies across India.

We have been in business for 40 years, with offices in the south and west of India but now looking to have a presence all over India. We own and operate trailers, cranes, forklifts, trucks etc. and provides end-to-end road transport solutions, including installation of the products delivered. On an average, about 250,000 MT of general cargo and about 30,000 MT of ODC cargo per annum are transported.

We believe in treating employees and vendors as partners in progress, as they are our most important asset. We encourage team work, continuous learning and an environment that recognises and rewards high performance standards and integrity. We rely heavily on technology to drive our people and processes - we are nearly paperless and cashless.

We invite you to join us in the exciting future that we see for us and our employees.

Job Description

• Arrange and place local market vehicles (trailers,cranes, tippers, trucks, hydraulic axles, etc.) based on customer requirements.
  
• Negotiate competitive freight rates with brokers and transport vendors.
  
• Maintain a strong network of transport brokers, fleet owners, and vehicle suppliers.
  
• Source vehicles from the local market to meet urgent operational requirements.
  
• Coordinate with customers, operations teams, drivers, brokers, and vendors for timely vehicle placement.
  
• Monitor vehicle movement and ensure on-time loading, dispatch, transit, and delivery.
  
• Handle transportation planning for ODC (Over Dimensional Cargo) and FTL (Full Truck Load) shipments.
  
• Ensure timely completion of loading and unloading activities by coordinating with site teams.
  
• Verify transportation documents, including permits, e-way bills, invoices, PODs, gate passes, and other statutory documents.
  
• Maintain daily records of vehicle placement, freight rates, broker payments, and operational updates.
  
• Resolve transportation issues, delays, and vehicle shortages to ensure uninterrupted operations.
  
• Keep track of market freight trends and provide updates on transportation rates.
  

Requirements

Graduate in any discipline (Logistics qualification is an added advantage)

3-8 years of experience in BHEL Process Transportation, Logistics, Traffic Operations, or Fleet Coordination

Strong knowledge of market freight rates, local vehicle sourcing, and broker management

Hands-on experience in ODC & FTL transportation operations

Good understanding of trailers, heavy commercial vehicles, route planning, and transportation documentation

Excellent negotiation, coordination, and communication skills

Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/Transport Management Systems