Walk-in | Transport Executive

Cushman & Wakefield; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Mumbai is looking for an Executive - Transport to oversee daily transportation operations, coordinate staff and vehicle movements, and manage vendor relationships.

Role includes route planning, cost optimization, safety compliance, MIS reporting, and addressing escalations to support efficient transport services.

Qualifications

• Oversee daily transportation operations and staff coordination.
• Manage vendor relationships and route planning.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality norms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality transport management services.
• Ensure smooth daily operations while maintaining standards.
• Attend to emergencies, including medical transport needs.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Executive - Transport

This role is responsible for responsible for overseeing daily transportation operations, ensuring smooth coordination of staff and vehicle movement. The role involves managing vendor relationships, route planning, cost optimization, adherence to compliance and safety standards, and addressing employee transport requirements. Also handle MIS reporting, monitor service quality, resolve escalations, and support in implementing process improvements for efficient and safe transport services.

Service Delivery

• Deliver high-quality, prompt, and courteous transport management services.
• Ensure smooth daily transport operations while maintaining service standards.
• Attend to emergencies, including medical transport needs, ensuring minimal disruption.

Coordination & Communication

• Liaise daily with the Customers Transport Manager on operational matters.
• Escalate all issues beyond delegated authority to the Transport Manager.
• Coordinate with vendor operations teams to ensure timely employee pickups and drops.
• Attend and respond to employee calls regarding day-to-day transport issues.
• Communicate any SOP changes or process updates to the Transport Manager.

Fleet & Vendor Management

• Monitor and control fleet deployment by vendors (drivers and vehicles).
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality norms before dispatch (seat belts, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, communication system, and driver readiness).
• Validate cab-in times and cross-check with cab requests.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance and servicing schedules.
• Ensure vendor adherence to operational standards and office decorum.
• Report all vendor non-compliance or process deviations to the Transport Manager.

Operational Planning

• Prepare and ensure availability of transport rosters before dispatch.
• Incorporate all deviations before dispatch and document last-minute changes.
• Plan and coordinate driver schedules and shifts.
• Optimize route planning to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency.
• Utilize GPS or Transport Management Systems (TMS) for real-time tracking.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure adherence to transport safety norms and legal regulations.
• Maintain proper documentation for audits, inspections, and compliance checks.
• Investigate transport incidents and report findings with corrective actions.
• Track fuel consumption, mileage, and vehicle usage to prevent misuse.

Reporting & Analysis

• Ensure timely release of daily MIS reports by the vendor.
• Analyze transport data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement areas.
• Prepare and submit periodic performance and compliance reports to management.

Automation & IT Enablement

• Implement and manage automation tools for transport tracking, attendance, and billing.
• Support GPS tracking systems, route optimization software, and mobile-based trip management.
• Develop Excel macros, formulas, or simple scripts to automate repetitive tasks.
• Coordinate with IT teams/vendors for system integration and troubleshooting.