Logistics Scheduler

Overview

The Logistics Scheduler plans transportation and coordinates delivery schedules to ensure efficient, timely delivery of goods while minimizing costs and maximizing service levels. The role works with carriers, suppliers, warehouse teams and customers. This position requires working the 6pm to 3am IST shift.

What you'll do

• Manage shipment transactions.
• Support the Logistics Planner in managing specific network logistics spend by effectively implementing key working processes and functional KPIs including but not limited to OTD, cost out and program compliance.
• Support the logistics performance dashboard.
• Develop and maintain daily, weekly and monthly shipment schedules.
• Assign carriers, routes and delivery time slots based on capacity, cost and service requirements.
• Monitor real-time transportation updates and adjust schedules as needed.
• Support the Logistics Planner in identifying and addressing major over- and under-capacities for the next 0 to 6 months.
• Manage effective carrier communications and track carrier performance, addressing delays or service issues.
• Liaise with the network planner, DC and plant scheduler to provide operational support to planning.
• Work closely with warehouse teams to align shipping schedules with inventory availability and ensure timely loading and unloading of shipments to prevent delays.
• Provide accurate delivery timelines to internal teams and customers, resolve scheduling conflicts and communicate delays proactively.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate shipments and reduce transportation costs.
• Ensure all import and export shipping documents (BOL, customs forms) are accurate and complete.
• Adhere to transportation regulations (DOT, OSHA, international shipping laws or regulations such as Entity List, IMDG).
• Monitor RFQ implementation and new route compliance.
• Support the Logistics Planner in driving supply chain resiliency and minimizing supply risk in a dynamic environment (ocean market, geographical situation, port strike).
• Be the SME in the utilization of SCM technology (e.g., TMS) to improve operational cost and service efficiency.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, logistics or engineering.
• 5+ years in logistics planning or a related role.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Customer-centric and strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in logistics and supply chain management software (ERP, TMS).

Details

• Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India.
• Shift: 6pm to 3am IST.