Transport & Logistics Specialist

Overview

Transport & Logistics Specialist accountable for end-to-end purchasing activities for shipping, including requirements, supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting.

What you'll do

• Manage end-to-end transport purchasing from requirements definition to contracting.
• Set transport and tender/project execution budgets and coordinate worldwide heavy-lift shipping.
• Ensure on-time deliveries with correct documentation and resolve transport roadblocks.
• Act as Project Manager for Transport, Trade, and Logistics to meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, innovation, and sustainability KPIs.
• Plan and oversee transport strategy covering feasibility, budgeting, planning, sourcing, contracting, and negotiation.
• Oversee transportation and customs/trade software systems for global planning and scheduling.
• Manage external partners (heavy-lift carriers, rigging teams, port authorities, and 3PLs/forwarders) and ensure regulatory compliance.

What you'll need

• Minimum 14–15 years of experience in transport/shipping.
• Academic degree in External Trade, Logistics, or related fields.
• Experience working as a supply chain/logistics/transportation coordinator.
• Ability to book and monitor shipments.
• Heavy-lift transport/shipping experience with minimum 150 Ton to be highlighted.
• Knowledge of global trade compliance, customs processes, and specialized transport permitting.
• English fluency and strong administration, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Must know MS Office and SAP.

Details

• Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Remote: No.