233 Transportation Planning jobs in India

Key Accountabilities:

• Build, mentor, and manage the ground transportation and operations team.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management- Strategic Solution Management.
• Collaborate closely with other Products and internal functions such as Finance, IT, Legal and business development for new opportunities.
• Cost, Budget & Performance Management- Monitor KPIs such as delivery timelines, cost per shipment, transport utilization, claims, and fleet efficiency.
• Oversee budgeting and ensure billing is accurate and timely.
• Control and optimize operational costs.
• Compliance & Risk Mitigation.
• Continuous Improvement & Digitalization.
• Customized solution development- e.g. Sustainable transportation.
• Regular reviews with all the internal and external Customers for Service feedback.
• Regular Partner reviews to assess their relevance in support to Business.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/ PG Preferred

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience in the logistics industry in similar capacity.

Specialist Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent knowledge & Use of MS Office
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; both short-term/tactical and long-term/strategic
• Act as focal point for logistics related escalations and complaints, and all other quality matters
• Able to deal with ambiguities, conflicting priorities, and work under pressure
• Well versed with Transport Industry, Practices, EXIM, Profitability levers
• To be prepared to learn all aspects of team's work with desire and ability to provide cover and assistance on a regular basis.
• Lead by example

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

• Excellent Communication and Negotiation skills (verbal and written)

DB Engineering and Consulting is looking for a Transport Specialist for its ongoing Metro project in Pune.

About the Role

The Transport Specialist will be responsible for analyzing last mile connectivity at various metro stations and understanding commuter dispersion and travel patterns.

Responsibilities

• To analyse the last mile connectivity at various metro stations
• To understand the commuter dispersion and travel pattern
• To work closely with MMI team of Maha-Metro and transport planning consultants of Maha-Metro to help prioritize and expedite decision making
• To liaison on behalf of Maha-Metro with other regional authorities for required decisions and interventions
• To strategize increase in ridership of Maha-Metro
• To strategize the monetization opportunities with Maha-Metro

Qualifications

• 5+ Years experience in transport advisory
• Must have Masters in Planning/ Transport planning / Engineering
• Bachelors in urban planning/ engineering

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher goals collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.

Purpose of the Job

As Transportation Planning Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the ocean freight booking processes to ensure timely and cost-effective transportation of goods. You will work closely with carriers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to optimize shipping schedules, monitor open orders report, and handle any issues that arise during the booking process. Your expertise in ocean freight planning will contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of the supply chain.

About the job (Job Responsibilities)

1. Ocean Freight Booking:

· Coordinate and secure ocean freight bookings with carriers and freight forwarders.

· Evaluate and select the most cost-effective and reliable shipping routes and schedules.

· Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations and company policies.

2. Shipment Coordination:

· Collaborate with internal teams, such as procurement, sales, and warehouse, to gather shipment requirements and ensure accurate documentation for booking.

· Monitor open orders report, assuring they are booked timely, providing timely updates to team member and stakeholders.

· Resolve any issues or delays that occur during the booking process.

3. Vendor Management:

· Build and maintain strong relationships with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics service providers.

· Evaluate carrier performance, providing input to management on any service-related concerns.

4. Data Management and Reporting:

· Maintain accurate records of all ocean freight bookings, including shipment details, costs, and transit times.

· Generate and analyze reports on shipment performance, identifying areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.

· Utilize logistics software and tools to manage and track shipments.

5. Regulatory Compliance:

· Ensure adherence to customs regulations, import/export requirements, and other relevant international trade laws.

· Prepare and review necessary documentation to enable to booking execution

6. Continuous Improvement:

· Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the ocean freight booking process.

· Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements in ocean freight logistics.

We believe you bring (Education & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in ocean freight planning, booking, or logistics.

• Strong knowledge of international shipping regulations and documentation requirements.

• Proficiency in logistics software and tools, such as Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

• Excellent communication in English, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to analyze data and generate meaningful reports.

• Experience working in a global logistics or freight forwarding company.

• Familiarity with Incoterms, trade compliance requirements and hazmat.

• Certification in logistics or supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCMP) is a plus.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/

We look forward to receiving your application!

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today.

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn .

#WeAreNouryon #Changemakers

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher goals collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.

Purpose of the Job

As Transportation Planning Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the ocean freight booking processes to ensure timely and cost-effective transportation of goods. You will work closely with carriers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to optimize shipping schedules, monitor open orders report, and handle any issues that arise during the booking process. Your expertise in ocean freight planning will contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of the supply chain.

About the job (Job Responsibilities)

1. Ocean Freight Booking:

· Coordinate and secure ocean freight bookings with carriers and freight forwarders.

· Evaluate and select the most cost-effective and reliable shipping routes and schedules.

· Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations and company policies.

2. Shipment Coordination:

· Collaborate with internal teams, such as procurement, sales, and warehouse, to gather shipment requirements and ensure accurate documentation for booking.

· Monitor open orders report, assuring they are booked timely, providing timely updates to team member and stakeholders.

· Resolve any issues or delays that occur during the booking process.

3. Vendor Management:

· Build and maintain strong relationships with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics service providers.

· Evaluate carrier performance, providing input to management on any service-related concerns.

4. Data Management and Reporting:

· Maintain accurate records of all ocean freight bookings, including shipment details, costs, and transit times.

· Generate and analyze reports on shipment performance, identifying areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.

· Utilize logistics software and tools to manage and track shipments.

5. Regulatory Compliance:

· Ensure adherence to customs regulations, import/export requirements, and other relevant international trade laws.

· Prepare and review necessary documentation to enable to booking execution

6. Continuous Improvement:

· Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the ocean freight booking process.

· Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements in ocean freight logistics.

We believe you bring (Education & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in ocean freight planning, booking, or logistics.

• Strong knowledge of international shipping regulations and documentation requirements.

• Proficiency in logistics software and tools, such as Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

• Excellent communication in English, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to analyze data and generate meaningful reports.

• Experience working in a global logistics or freight forwarding company.

• Familiarity with Incoterms, trade compliance requirements and hazmat.

• Certification in logistics or supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCMP) is a plus.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/

We look forward to receiving your application!

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today.

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn .

#WeAreNouryon #Changemakers

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher goals collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.

Purpose of the Job

As Transportation Planning Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the ocean freight booking processes to ensure timely and cost-effective transportation of goods. You will work closely with carriers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to optimize shipping schedules, monitor open orders report, and handle any issues that arise during the booking process. Your expertise in ocean freight planning will contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of the supply chain.

About the job (Job Responsibilities)

1. Ocean Freight Booking:

· Coordinate and secure ocean freight bookings with carriers and freight forwarders.

· Evaluate and select the most cost-effective and reliable shipping routes and schedules.

· Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations and company policies.

2. Shipment Coordination:

· Collaborate with internal teams, such as procurement, sales, and warehouse, to gather shipment requirements and ensure accurate documentation for booking.

· Monitor open orders report, assuring they are booked timely, providing timely updates to team member and stakeholders.

· Resolve any issues or delays that occur during the booking process.

3. Vendor Management:

· Build and maintain strong relationships with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics service providers.

· Evaluate carrier performance, providing input to management on any service-related concerns.

4. Data Management and Reporting:

· Maintain accurate records of all ocean freight bookings, including shipment details, costs, and transit times.

· Generate and analyze reports on shipment performance, identifying areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.

· Utilize logistics software and tools to manage and track shipments.

5. Regulatory Compliance:

· Ensure adherence to customs regulations, import/export requirements, and other relevant international trade laws.

· Prepare and review necessary documentation to enable to booking execution

6. Continuous Improvement:

· Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the ocean freight booking process.

· Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements in ocean freight logistics.

We believe you bring (Education & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in ocean freight planning, booking, or logistics.

• Strong knowledge of international shipping regulations and documentation requirements.

• Proficiency in logistics software and tools, such as Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

• Excellent communication in English, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to analyze data and generate meaningful reports.

• Experience working in a global logistics or freight forwarding company.

• Familiarity with Incoterms, trade compliance requirements and hazmat.

• Certification in logistics or supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCMP) is a plus.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/

We look forward to receiving your application!

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today.

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn.

#WeAreNouryon #Changemakers

Working with our clients in the public and private sectors, we have supported the successful delivery of billions of pounds of investment. This has encompassed local interventions to address issues of exclusion and poor design, to multi-million-pound innovative solutions to unlock major economic and social opportunities or protect internationally significant heritage.

As trusted advisors collaborating with clients, we deliver compelling business cases and business case related work underpinned by technically robust analysis which consistently withstands scrutiny and challenge through governance gateways. Our experience encompasses an extensive range of projects including for active travel, intelligent transport systems, local highway measures, MaaS, major highway schemes, mass transit, mobility hubs, new stations, rail service improvements, residential & commercial developments, speed management and user charging.

The role

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and talented Associate / Associate Director to join the Business Case Advisory team (part of Mobility Planning). You would be joining a virtual team with colleagues based across India and the UK.

We undertake a wide variety of projects to provide clients and funding bodies with clear and robust information to support informed decision making. The nature of our work typically encompasses:

• Making the case for investment in proposed transport and/or land-use schemes by understanding the rationale
• Developing objectives in the context of relevant policy and identified problems and opportunities
• Developing the evidence to support informed choices by clients and funders
• Developing and applying Multi-Criteria Assessment Frameworks to ensure robust optioneering
• Creating economic and financial appraisal frameworks consistent with HM Treasury and DfT guidance
• Providing analytical and appraisal expertise to colleagues across WSP
• Collaborating with colleagues and clients to assemble information and communicate clearly analytical findings

We are looking for candidates who possess the following attributes and can demonstrate:

• Expertise in the field of business case production and familiarity with the 5-Case Business Case Model
• Technical excellence in analysis, analytical assurance and the development of Value for Money assessments (encompassing economic appraisal of monetised impacts)
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to share your technical knowledge with colleagues, to convince Government Departments of the quality of our work and the value of the schemes we promote, and to articulate our offering to our clients
• Strong project management skills able to coordinate multiple workstreams that inform a complex business case and ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and programme
• Commercial awareness to assist in the operational running of the BCA team
• A track record of successfully supporting the career development of junior colleagues and acting as a role model
• Growth mindset to identify and implement strategies to increase our headcount and revenue associated with business case related services delivered by GCC
• Experience of applying innovation / AI to support consistently high quality analysis and deliverables
• Effective team working with confidence to take on responsibility and ownership of activities, as well as being comfortable to seek guidance and advice when required

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher goals collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.

Purpose of the Job

As Transportation Planning Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the ocean freight booking processes to ensure timely and cost-effective transportation of goods. You will work closely with carriers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to optimize shipping schedules, monitor open orders report, and handle any issues that arise during the booking process. Your expertise in ocean freight planning will contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of the supply chain.

About the job (Job Responsibilities)

1. Ocean Freight Booking:

· Coordinate and secure ocean freight bookings with carriers and freight forwarders.

· Evaluate and select the most cost-effective and reliable shipping routes and schedules.

· Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations and company policies.

2. Shipment Coordination:

· Collaborate with internal teams, such as procurement, sales, and warehouse, to gather shipment requirements and ensure accurate documentation for booking.

· Monitor open orders report, assuring they are booked timely, providing timely updates to team member and stakeholders.

· Resolve any issues or delays that occur during the booking process.

3. Vendor Management:

· Build and maintain strong relationships with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics service providers.

· Evaluate carrier performance, providing input to management on any service-related concerns.

4. Data Management and Reporting:

· Maintain accurate records of all ocean freight bookings, including shipment details, costs, and transit times.

· Generate and analyze reports on shipment performance, identifying areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.

· Utilize logistics software and tools to manage and track shipments.

5. Regulatory Compliance:

· Ensure adherence to customs regulations, import/export requirements, and other relevant international trade laws.

· Prepare and review necessary documentation to enable to booking execution

6. Continuous Improvement:

· Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the ocean freight booking process.

· Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements in ocean freight logistics.

We believe you bring (Education & Experience)

- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.

- Minimum of 8 years of experience in ocean freight planning, booking, or logistics.

- Strong knowledge of international shipping regulations and documentation requirements.

- Proficiency in logistics software and tools, such as Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

- Excellent communication in English, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Ability to analyze data and generate meaningful reports.

- Experience working in a global logistics or freight forwarding company.

- Familiarity with Incoterms, trade compliance requirements and hazmat.

- Certification in logistics or supply chain management (e.G., APICS, CSCMP) is a plus.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.Com/careers/how-we-hire/

We look forward to receiving your application!

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today.

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn.

#WeAreNouryon #Changemakers