Traffic Incharge (Vehicle Placement)

Freight Tiger; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Freight Tiger in Mumbai seeks a Fulfillment Executive to oversee and optimize the flow of goods across our logistics network. You will focus on transportation logistics, routing efficiency, and maximizing asset utilization to meet customer demand.

You will collaborate with carriers and partners to negotiate rates, onboard fleet owners, ensure timely deliveries, monitor capacity, resolve issues, and drive cost-saving initiatives across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation logistics and freight operations.
• Strong understanding of transportation modes and regulations.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive cost efficiencies.
• Proven track record in client relationship management across corporate and individual clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize transportation routes for cost, time, and distance.
• Collaborate with carriers and logistics partners to negotiate rates and manage contracts.
• Onboard and engage fleet owners to ensure access to quality loads.
• Maintain strong relationships with fleet owners to improve retention and service levels.
• Coordinate with sales, operations, and customer service to align transportation strategies with business goals.
• Monitor capacity and proactively adjust to demand fluctuations.
• Address transport-related issues promptly with internal teams and partners.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings within the network.

Skills

Logistics passion

Transportation modes knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Client relationship management

Team player

Cost-awareness

Tools

TMS

CRM

Job description

Our growth plans:

We process close to 4% of the country's freight on our software platform. Our goal is to get to 20% of the country's freight by 2028. This gives us a bird’s eye view of the market. We’re already the largest road freight technology platform in the country and we plan to build on this base to drive growth in software, freight marketplace and supply chain financing to get to a 100M USD revenue by 2028.

About the Role:

As a Fulfillment Executive in our dynamic logistic marketplace, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the flow of goods and services within our network. Your primary focus will be on managing transportation logistics, ensuring efficient routing, and maximizing the utilization of available resources to meet customer demands.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize transportation routes, considering factors such as distance, time efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
• Collaborate with carriers and third-party logistics partners to negotiate rates, manage contracts, and maintain strong relationships to ensure timely and cost-efficient deliveries
• Ensure quality fleet owners are on boarded regularly on to the platform
• Ensure high standards of fleet owner engagement by giving them access to quality loads and engaging them in fulfilling the customer orders generated by the sales team
• Ensure timely interactions with fleet owners to build strong working business relationship with platform and increase retention
• Monitor and manage the capacity of transportation assets, making proactive adjustments to accommodate fluctuations in demand
• Address any transportation-related issues promptly, working closely with internal teams and external partners to find effective solutions
• Identify opportunities for process enhancement and cost-saving initiatives within the transportation network
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including sales, operations, and customer service to ensure alignment of transportation strategies with business objectives.

Preferred qualifications:

• Passion for Logistics & Transportation Management
• Strong understanding of transportation modes, regulations, and logistics software/systems (e.g., TMS, CRM)
• Self-motivated individuals willing to take up challenges to make a difference
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Has a good track record of the client relationship and servicing across corporate, institutions and individuals
• A team player and excellent interpersonal skills