Transportation Officer

About the Role

The Transportation Officer is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of raw materials and finished products, including the day-to-day management of the company’s oil tanker fleet and drivers. The role ensures a smooth, end-to-end transportation workflow, from tanker allocation and loading through to on-time delivery and quantity reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities

Tanker Fleet Management

• Plan and allocate oil tankers for inbound raw material and outbound finished-product deliveries
• Track tankers in real time via GPS and ensure adherence to planned routes and timelines
• Maintain tanker roadworthiness: fitness certificates, permits, insurance, calibration certificates and scheduled maintenance
• Supervise loading and unloading, ensure tankers are sealed and dispatched with correct documentation (invoices, e-way bills, test certificates)
• Reconcile dispatched vs delivered quantities and investigate any shortage, pilferage or contamination

Driver Management

• Recruit, onboard and supervise tanker drivers and helpers
• Prepare driver duty rosters and trip assignments, ensuring adequate rest to prevent fatigue
• Verify and maintain valid driving licences, hazardous goods training and medical fitness records
• Conduct regular briefings and training on safe driving, product handling, spill response and emergency procedures
• Monitor driver performance, conduct and discipline, and enforce company policies

Transport Operations & Compliance

• Plan transport schedules and coordinate with third-party logistics providers, production, warehousing and security teams
• Ensure compliance with the Motor Vehicles Act, rules for transporting hazardous goods, and other applicable regulations
• Monitor vehicle utilization, fuel consumption, routes and delivery timelines to optimize cost and performance
• Implement safety and security protocols for vehicles, drivers and cargo; conduct regular inspections
• Handle breakdowns, accidents, spills and other incidents, including investigation and reporting
• Maintain accurate trip logs, records and MIS reports for management

Qualifications

• Demonstrated transportation management skills, including route planning, fleet coordination and regulatory compliance
• Hands-on experience managing oil/chemical tankers or a commercial vehicle fleet is strongly preferred
• Strong supervisory skills to lead drivers and transport staff, manage schedules and enforce performance standards
• Experience in physical security practices related to transport operations, including asset protection, anti-pilferage measures and incident response
• Background in law enforcement or security-related training is an advantage
• Working knowledge of GPS/fleet tracking systems, e-way bills and transport documentation
• Basic knowledge of petroleum/industrial products and safe handling practices is beneficial
• Strong communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills; comfortable working with drivers on the ground
• Diploma or degree in logistics, supply chain management, transportation or a related field preferred
• Must be able to work on-site in New Delhi