Transport Control Associate

Volvo Group; Pithampur; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Part time

Job summary

Volvo Group Logistics International, Transport Operations India (TO IN) in Pithampur is seeking a transport operations professional for a 2-year contractual role. You will collaborate with plant logistics, purchasing, customs, and external partners to ensure on-time clearance of materials for Volvo's production facilities and domestic and international shipments.

You will execute shipments with LSPs, forecast and secure capacity, analyze lead time, cost, and transport modes, and monitor KPIs

Qualifications

• 2-3 Years of experience in Transport Operations/ Logistics/ Stake Holder communication.
• Degree In Engineering/Bachelor of Commerce/ Masters in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in international trade including customs clearance activities.
• Knowledge of customs laws, regulations, and procedures in India.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to liaise with customs authorities and stakeholders.
• Problem solving abilities with attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems.
• Digitalization skills including O365, Power BI & use of AI.
• Team-player and collaborator with high analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• You execute the shipments in close coordination with LSPs and internal stakeholders.
• You collect the forecast from stakeholders and share with TQA/ LSPs to secure capacity.
• Collaboration with Plants & Sales teams on the analysis of lead time vs. cost vs transport modes.
• Maintain and review the KPIs with LSPs and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure the correct usage of transport systems such as ATLAS/ ShipIT/ A4D / XTR etc. by LSPs and internal stakeholders.
• Escalate the LSP performance issues to CRISM.
• You are competent to prepare SOP for customs broker & monitor Customs Broker Performance as per the SOP.
• You have thorough Knowledge on CKD kits import/ exports, ADD, BIS QCO orders and its related government agency on policies and ability to implement this knowledge in daily operations.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Power BI usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor of Commerce

Masters in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

ATLAS/ ShipIT/ A4D / XTR

Job description

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

At Logistics International, Transport Operations India (TO IN) you will:

Ensure seamless, compliant, and timely transport capacity management & bookings including customs clearance of import and export shipments & also secure domestic shipments.

Your future team is Transport Operations India (TO IN) - a team within TTI Logistics International Region and We:

• Manage overseas & domestic transportation of material to the Production Facilities of Volvo's Trucks, Construction Equipment, Buses & Powertrain production units within Volvo's Joint Venture in India.
• Distribution of Vehicles, Construction Equipment & Penta products to domestic & overseas Dealers/Customers.
• Managing Product Transit Yards for our Sales colleagues & Cross Docks for our Material exports to Volvo Plants in France, Sweden, Brazil, Belgium & Australia.
• We make sure that all logistics services are delivered with world class operational excellence and this is achieved through networks and collaborations between functions in different locations globally.

About the role

Location: Pithampur
Employment Type: 2-year contractual role

Who are you?

In this role, you will collaborate with internal stake holders such as Plant Logistics team, Purchasing, Accounting Services team (AS), Customs & Trade Team within Volvo Logistics and external stakeholder such LSP (logistics service provider), Customs Brokers (CHA) to ensure on-time clearance of materials to production facilities & fulfil obligations towards Customs Compliance.

• You execute the shipments in close coordination with LSPs and internal stakeholders.
• You collect the forecast from stakeholders and share with TQA/ LSPs to secure capacity.
• Collaboration with Plants & Sales teams on the analysis of lead time vs. cost vs transport modes.
• Maintain and review the KPIs with LSPs and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure the correct usage of transport systems such as ATLAS/ ShipIT/ A4D / XTR etc. by LSPs and internal stakeholders.
• Escalate the LSP performance issues to CRISM.
• You are competent to prepare SOP for customs broker & monitor Customs Broker Performance as per the SOP.
• You have thorough Knowledge on CKD kits import/ exports, ADD, BIS QCO orders and its related government agency on policies and ability to implement this knowledge in daily operations.

Competence & Experience

• 2-3 Years of experience in Transport Operations/ Logistics/ Stake Holder communication.
• Degree In Engineering/Bachelor of Commerce/ Masters in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in international trade (preferably in the automotive / Construction Equipment Industry) including customs clearance activities.
• Knowledge of customs laws, regulations, and procedures in India.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to liaise with customs authorities and stakeholders.
• Problem solving abilities with attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems.
• Digitalization skills including O365, Power BI & use of AI.
• Team-player and collaborator with high analytical skills.

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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Trucks Technology & Industrial Divisionhire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Category: Supply Chain & Logistics

Organization: Trucks Technology & Industrial

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.