Transport Controller

Transport is at the core of modern society Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the futureIf 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

About The Role

Volvo Group India is seeking exceptional defense veterans to join our dynamic team This unique opportunity offers a 9-month consulting assignment to gain in-depth knowledge of Administration strategies and practices Upon successful completion, selected candidates will have an opportunity to be hired as full-time Administration role depending on the business requirements and performance of the individual Job Location Hoskote Scope To collaborate with internal stake holders such as material controller and production team and external stakeholder (LSPslogistics service provider) to ensure production materials are delivered to Volvo Plants/ Cross-Docks on time and Finished Products are delivered to customers on time at appropriate cost Influence Monitor Logistics service provider performance from pick up precision to delivery precision Continuous improvement drive towards freight cost reduction/ freight cost avoidance Drive sustainable process within internal and external stakeholders like shipment tracking and reporting to facility in case of any delay Safety Key responsibilities / Accountabilities Ensure safety awareness training is given to all the drivers / handlers given by LSP at regular intervals Ensure Zero inquiry and accidents (Transport material Truck) Quality Risk management for transit damages Initiate insurance claims Record and Ensure transport bookings from supplier/ Internal stake holder are accurate in terms of part availability, volume, weight etc, Record all In-transit deviations should be recorded and resolved with help of appropriate problem-solving methodology like A3, 5W, 5W2H, Fish Bone Diagram etc, Review XTR bookings (Ad hoc) and understand the reason for raising XTR before shipment is executed Deliveries Ensure on time pickup to delivery of Materials & Products for both inbound and outbound logistics Monitoring end to end activities (transportation, custom clearance, freight delivery) Monitor shipments and update respective stake holders at regular intervals Work closely with Volvo authorized Liner, Freight Forwarder and Customs Broker to ensure smooth customs clearance for Domestic, Import and Export operations Rapid action needed in case of customs issue, or any queries raised to clear transport material Escalate to right stake holder in case of customs clearance / query arent addressed Daily shipment review meeting with all domestic, import and export LSP (logistics service provider) for planning and execution of shipments Ensure LSP submits all the transaction completed invoices on time Errorless MIS of shipment wise data and share it across all internal stakeholders every day Cost Ensure all transport materials are moved by authorized service provider only and in case of any ad hoc movement(s), ensure to get the cost approval from Logistics purchasing before executing the shipments Validate and process the LSP invoices vigilantly before processing it further Process invoices within payment terms/ stipulated time frame Continuous cost improvement to reduce the freight cost wherever possible and identify the cost deployment and the ways to reduce it Environment Identify and implement sustainable Transport such as rail movement, FCL movements, avoid air shipments, EV s vehicles wherever possible Continuous Improvements Participate & contribute to idea generation & 5S activities Drive digitization for day today activities to measure and monitor the LSP performance Identify and be active member or drive automation of manual work & ability to develop/ contribute for RPA Implement Logistics Analytical tools using SQL/ Power Platform / Python Qualification & Competence University degree with experience within supply chain / Digitalization Preferably from supply chain logistics background Necessary technical/functional/language skills Basic understanding of terms like INCO term, mode of transportation, FCL, LCL, BL, customs clearance process Bill of entry filing Shipping bill filing, e-way bill , milk run etc, (not to be restricted with this list alone) Basic understandings of GST and SAC code Understanding EXIM operations Proficiency in Office365 tools & Proficiency in MS Power Platform High on Integrity and strong ethics Proficient in Interpersonal skills; fluent in English & Good Communication Skills We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail