Logistics / Dispatch Manager – Packaging Jobs in Ahmedabad

Logistics / Dispatch Manager – Packaging is responsible for planning and controlling the daily dispatch of finished goods, optimising vehicle utilisation and ensuring timely deliveries as per customer and sales commitments. The role involves close coordination with production, warehouse, transporters and customers, strong focus on documentation and proactive problem‑solving during dispatch and transit.

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Dispatch Planning & Scheduling
Plan daily dispatches based on customer priorities, delivery dates and vehicle availability; prepare loading plans and ensure finished goods are ready with correct packing and documentation before vehicle reporting.
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Vehicle Routing & Transport Coordination
Arrange and allocate vehicles (own and hired), finalise routes, consolidate loads where possible, brief drivers on delivery sequence and monitor departures and arrivals to achieve on‑time deliveries at optimal freight cost.
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Documentation & Compliance
Ensure accurate preparation of invoices, e‑way bills, delivery challans, packing lists and other statutory or customer‑specific documents; verify that all dispatches comply with GST, transport and company policies before truck release.
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Coordination with Warehouse & Production
Work closely with warehouse and store teams for timely picking, staging and loading of material; coordinate with production for urgent requirements, partial loads and schedule changes to minimise delays and demurrage.
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Tracking, Customer Communication & Issue Resolution
Track vehicle movement till delivery using calls or GPS / transporter portals, update customers and sales teams on dispatch status and proactively handle delays, damages, short supplies or document issues to protect service levels and claims position.
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Cost, Safety & MIS
Monitor freight rates, loading efficiency and logistics costs, ensure adherence to safety norms during loading and transport and provide regular MIS on dispatch performance, OTIF (On Time In Full), freight and exceptions to management.

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Educational Qualification
Any Degree or Diploma; candidates with specialisation in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Operations will be preferred for this position.
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Experience Required
5–10 years experience in logistics/dispatch operations in packaging, printing, plastics or manufacturing industry, handling full‑truck and part‑load dispatches to multiple customers or depots.
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Skills & Competencies
Strong planning and coordination skills, good understanding of transport operations and basic statutory requirements, ability to handle pressure situations quickly and strong communication with drivers, internal teams and customers.
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Systems & Tools
Working knowledge of ERP or dispatch modules, MS Excel and email; familiarity with GPS tracking, transporter portals or TMS/WMS systems will be an added advantage for better control and visibility.
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Work Conditions
Plant‑based role at Ahmedabad with majority of time in warehouse/dispatch area and transport yard; requires flexibility for extended hours during month‑end, bulk dispatches or urgent customer requirements.