Transport Control Associate

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

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.
• Manage overseas & domestic transportation of material to the Production Facilities of Volvo's Trucks, Construction Equipment, Buses & Powertrain production units within Volvo's 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.

Location:

Pithampur

Employment Type:

2-year contractual role

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.

• 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.

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