Plant Logistics Lead

Position: Plant Logistics LeadDepartment: Supply Chain / LogisticsCompany: Everest Industries Limited

The Plant Logistics Lead will be responsible for managing end-to-end plant logistics operations, including dispatch planning, transportation, material movement, inventory coordination, and warehouse activities. The role will ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of finished goods while maintaining safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

• Manage daily logistics, dispatch, and transportation operations at the plant.

• Plan and monitor vehicle placement, loading, dispatch schedules, and timely deliveries.

• Coordinate with Production, Sales, Stores, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth material movement.

• Monitor transportation costs and identify opportunities for cost optimization.

• Ensure proper documentation for dispatches, invoices, e-way bills, and delivery challans.

• Track vehicle movement, delivery status, and pending dispatches.

• Coordinate with transporters, logistics partners, and vendors for operational efficiency.

• Monitor transporter performance, vehicle utilization, and turnaround time.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and safety standards.

• Maintain logistics MIS reports, dispatch records, and performance dashboards.

• Resolve transportation issues, delivery delays, and customer complaints.

• Drive continuous improvement in logistics processes and service levels.

• Graduate in any discipline; a degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Operations is preferred.

• 5–8 years of experience in plant logistics, dispatch, or transportation management, preferably in a manufacturing industry.

• Plant logistics and dispatch management

• Transportation and fleet management

• Vendor and transporter management

• Inventory and warehouse coordination

• Logistics cost control and optimization

• MIS reporting and Excel

• SAP/ERP knowledge preferred

• Strong coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills

• On-time dispatch and delivery performance

• Transportation cost per shipment

• Vehicle turnaround time

• Vehicle utilization and freight cost optimization

• Dispatch accuracy and documentation compliance

• Reduction in logistics delays and customer complaints