Senior Executive - Service Delivery - Container Freight Station - Mundra

Location
Kachchh
Workplace
On-site

About this role

  1. Customer & Account Management
    • Act as the primary Key Account Manager for assigned customers and bundle solution accounts.

    • Build and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.

    • Serve as the single point of contact for customer requirements related to logistics and supply chain operations.

    • Coordinate with customers for EXIM documentation, Bills of Lading (BL), Invoices, shipment related corrections, transportation requirements, and information flow.

    • Lead Monthly Business Reviews (MBR) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) with contracted customers.

    • Monitor, drive, and achieve agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and performance metrics.

 

  1. Vendor Management, Logistics & Transportation Operations, Operational Excellence
  • Manage end-to-end logistics operations, including transportation planning, customs clearance, truck placement, and shipment execution.

  • Ensure timely vehicle availability and proactive resolution of transportation challenges to avoid service failures.

  • Monitor all trucking requests received from customers and ensure timely quotation submissions as per agreed turnaround times.

  • Maintain real time visibility of shipment movements and communicate operational updates to relevant stakeholders.

  • Ensure smooth functioning of the transport desk and transportation operations.

  • Coordinate with vendors for transportation arrangements, E-Way Bill generation, empty container drop-off, and related logistics activities.

  • Identify, onboard, and negotiate with transporters, customs brokers, and logistics partners.

  • Monitor vendor performance and conduct regular reviews to ensure compliance with service standards and contractual obligations.

  • Drive vendor performance improvement and cost optimization initiatives.

  • Drive cost optimization and efficiency improvement initiatives across logistics operations.

  • Ensure inventory accuracy across all distribution centres (DCs).

  • Monitor distribution operations and ensure smooth execution within the Transportation Management System (TMS) environment.

  • Identify process improvement opportunities and implement operational best practices.

  • Ensure operational compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.

 

  1. Billing & Financial Coordination

 

  • Coordinate with Finance teams for processing vendor invoices and customer billing activities.

  • Ensure timely submission and validation of vendor invoices.

  • Generate and coordinate customer invoices and supporting documentation.

  • Monitor receivables and follow up to ensure timely collections.

  • Ensure billing accuracy and compliance with company processes.

 

  1. Stakeholder Management, Communication & Additional Responsibilities

 

  • Collaborate effectively with customers, vendors, customs agents, transporters, warehouse teams, finance, and internal stakeholders.

  • Communicate operational challenges, service disruptions, and resolution plans proactively.

  • Ensure all stakeholders are updated on shipment status, exceptions, and critical operational developments.

  • Raise system enhancement requirements and coordinate implementation to improve transportation and service delivery processes.

  • Undertake additional responsibilities and projects as assigned by management.

  • Support organizational growth and continuous improvement initiatives.

     

  • Desired Qualifications & Experience

 

  • Graduate/Postgraduate in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related discipline. Preferably MBA.

  • 4–8 years of experience in logistics operations, transportation management, customs clearance, customer service, or supply chain operations.

  • Strong understanding of EXIM documentation, customs clearance procedures, transportation management, billing processes, and customer service operations.

  • Hands-on experience with TMS, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

 

  • Key Skills & Competencies

 

  • Customer Relationship Management

  • Logistics & Supply Chain Operations

  • Transportation Management

  • Customs Clearance & EXIM Documentation

  • Vendor Management & Negotiation

  • Billing & Receivables Management

  • Cost Optimization

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Problem Solving & Decision Making

  • Communication & Presentation Skills

  • Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

 

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