Transport Executive - Koregaon park

Cushman & Wakefield; Koregaon Park; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Logistics/Transport Coordination role in India to plan and coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, optimize routes, and manage fleets and vendors. The position requires strong planning, negotiation, and leadership abilities to ensure safety, compliance, and cost efficiency.

The role involves supervising drivers, maintaining records, and producing periodic cost reports while implementing process improvements to enhance delivery timelines and overall operational

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of transportation and logistics operations.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with GPS tracking systems and transport management software.
• Ability to handle pressure and resolve operational challenges quickly.
• Good communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule transportation activities for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Optimize routes and vehicle utilization to reduce costs and improve delivery timelines.
• Monitor and maintain company vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety and maintenance standards.
• Coordinate with vendors for vehicle leasing, repairs, and insurance renewals.
• Liaise with transport vendors and negotiate contracts for cost efficiency.
• Supervise drivers, ensure adherence to company policies, and manage performance.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations, permits, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of trips, fuel consumption, and expenses.
• Track transportation costs and prepare periodic reports for management review.
• Identify areas for cost reduction and implement process improvements.
• Implement safety protocols for drivers and vehicles.
• Handle emergency situations and ensure quick resolution of transport-related issues.

Skills

Transport planning

Fleet management

Vendor & driver mgmt

Compliance & documentation

Cost control & reporting

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Transport Planning & Coordination:
  • Plan and schedule transportation activities for inbound and outbound shipments.
  • Optimize routes and vehicle utilization to reduce costs and improve delivery timelines.
• Fleet Management:
  • Monitor and maintain company vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety and maintenance standards.
  • Coordinate with vendors for vehicle leasing, repairs, and insurance renewals.
• Vendor & Driver Management:
  • Liaise with transport vendors and negotiate contracts for cost efficiency.
  • Supervise drivers, ensure adherence to company policies, and manage performance.
• Compliance & Documentation:
  • Ensure compliance with transport regulations, permits, and statutory requirements.
  • Maintain accurate records of trips, fuel consumption, and expenses.
• Cost Control & Reporting:
  • Track transportation costs and prepare periodic reports for management review.
  • Identify areas for cost reduction and implement process improvements.
• Safety & Risk Management:
  • Implement safety protocols for drivers and vehicles.
  • Handle emergency situations and ensure quick resolution of transport-related issues.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Strong knowledge of transportation and logistics operations.

Excellent planning, coordination, and negotiation skills.

Familiarity with GPS tracking systems and transport management software.

Ability to handle pressure and resolve operational challenges quickly.

Good communication and leadership skills.