Transport Coordinator

About the Role

ManpowerGroup is a global leader in workforce solutions, dedicated to transforming organizations by managing talent and connecting individuals with meaningful employment. We are seeking a Transport Coordinator for a 1-year contract position, extendable, based in Chennai, India, working on a third-party payroll.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate deliveries from PBU to the Port of Loading with Vessel Coordinators and Stevedores.
• Manage SAP updates based on stakeholder requests, adhering to defined processes, particularly within the SAP MM module.
• Generate Purchase Orders in SAP, converting Purchase Requisitions based on TMS Bookings.
• Address workflow issues and resolve problems related to parked and blocked invoices for transport services.
• Maintain and update shipment creation and route data in SAP according to business needs.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers and stakeholders regarding process-related matters.
• Engage proactively with global internal stakeholders for transport-related tasks.
• Contribute to achieving the promised service levels for the business.
• Generate Management Information System (MIS) reports.
• Reconcile Goods Receipt (GR) and Invoice Receipt (IR), and follow up on parked/blocked invoices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Possess knowledge and practical experience in customs clearance, including import and export procedures.
• Assist logistics team stakeholders in enhancing the efficiency of the logistics value chain.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics functions with business systems and processes.
• Develop initial end-to-end shipping plans in SAP and maintain continuous status updates with stakeholders on the carriage leg loading at the Port of Discharge with the Stevedore.
• Ensure timely reporting, feedback, and communication to all relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree holder.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Management (SCM), shipping, or freight forwarding companies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on experience with SAP MM or SAP TM modules.
• Familiarity with shipping and freight forwarding processes.
• Required knowledge of Transport Management System (TMS) within SAP.

Key Competencies

• Effective stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong pragmatic problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative approach with a focus on finding solutions.
• Proactive engagement with initiatives and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• In-depth understanding of logistics, shipping, and freight forwarding operations.
• Solid knowledge of SAP TMS or any other ERP system for transport management.

Additional Information

This is a 1-year contract position, extendable, with employment on a third-party payroll. The role is based in Chennai, India.