Transport Control Associate

What you will do

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 Volvos Trucks, Construction Equipment, Buses & Powertrain production units within Volvos 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 demonstrate continuous improvement drive towards duty savings, avoid extra cost on duty interest, penalties. 
• 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.