Job Title – Traffic and Transportation Co-Ordinator
Location - Mumbai
About the role:
Oversees the entire transportation operation, including planning, routing, and monitoring.
Job Responsibilities:
· Develop and optimize transportation plans and routes, considering factors like distance, time, traffic conditions, and cost.
· Plan and coordinate the flow of traffic to ensure smooth movement on public roads, highways.
· Maximize fleet utilization by optimizing vehicle allocation, and implementing efficient route planning to improve overall operational efficiency.
· Monitor and identify potential delays or issues.
· Manage traffic-related incidents, accidents, or disruptions, ensuring that resources are deployed swiftly and efficiently to resolve issues and restore normal traffic flow
· Ensure all traffic operations comply with local, state, and federal transportation regulations, including vehicle regulations, traffic laws, and environmental standards.
· Prepare and maintain records of compliance audits, inspections, and traffic-related permits
· Coordinate with drivers and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
· Negotiate with transportation providers to secure favorable rates.
· Collaborate with local government agencies, transit authorities, and contractors for effective traffic management solutions.
Qualification and Skills:
· Bachelor's degree in any stream. Any other education in logistics, supply chain management, transportation, or a related field will be an add on advantage.
· Min 5 years of relevant experience in transportation or logistics management is essential.
· Thorough understanding of transportation regulations, safety standards, and best practices.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Strong communication skills to liaising with clients, stakeholder and internal team
· Candidate preferred from Transportation Industry
· Willingness to travel for client visits when needed
Manpower Management:
• Recruit and train staff for the Traffic Department.
• Supervise and oversee daily workflows, schedules, and assignments within the Traffic Department.
• Collaborate with other department managers to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for transportation operations.
· Resource Management:
• Identify and establish relationships with brokers, negotiating and determining the most cost-effective routes.
• Develop and build connections with new brokers to expand the network.
· Maintenance and Management:
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Traffic Department.
• Monitor vehicle dispatch routing and tracking.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance and repair activities.
• Train staff on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) protocols and audit safety practices.
• Ensure that traffic personnel understand and meet customer requirements.
• Prepare and maintain Management Information System (MIS) reports.
· Budgeting & Cost Management:
• Analyze hiring and purchasing cost variables versus selling cost.
• Identify strategies to reduce purchase costs.
• Reconcile accounts for all brokers.
· This role requires a skilled and experienced individual capable of leading traffic operations efficiently while maintaining high standards in safety, cost management, and customer service.
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