Senior Executive

Job Description: Sr. Executive– Dispatch Location: Indore, MP Department: Dispatch Reports To: Dy. Manager - Dispatch Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried Key Responsibilities 1. Dispatch Planning & Vehicle Management Vehicle Scheduling: Arrange appropriate transport vehicles strictly according to the daily/weekly dispatch plan, ensuring 100% vehicle availability. Volume Optimization: Calculate and arrange vehicles based on material volume, weight, and foam density specifications to maximize load efficiency and space utilization. Team Support: Provide hands-on guidance and support to the dispatch floor team during loading, documentation, and handover processes. 2. Communication & Daily Reporting Sales Coordination: Email complete vehicle and driver details (vehicle number, driver phone, LR details) to the sales team/salesmen daily. Dispatch Reporting: Prepare daily Plan vs. Actual dispatch reports, providing clear root-cause analysis and justifications for any deviations or delays. 3. Transit Monitoring & Issue Resolution On-Time Delivery: Track shipments end-to-end to ensure vehicles reach their final destination on schedule. Problem Solving: Actively resolve real-time problems concerning transport, logistics routes, systems, or customer delivery issues. 4. Rate Negotiation & Cost Control Vendor Negotiation: Negotiate competitive freight rates and terms with logistics providers, transporters, and brokers. Zero Additional Cost Target: Strictly control operational expenses to prevent unnecessary charges (e.g., halting/detention charges, demurrage, or extra freight costs due to sudden delivery location changes). Candidate Profile Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience: 3+ years of experience in dispatch, logistics, and freight negotiation within a manufacturing environment (experience in foam, packaging, or lightweight bulky goods is a strong plus). Key Competencies: Strong negotiation skills, route planning expertise, proficiency in MS Excel / ERP software, and excellent problem-solving under tight delivery schedules.