Transport Executive Dawn Foods Corporation Limited Lahore Pakistan

Dawn Foods Corporation Limited is seeking a Transport Executive to join their team in Lahore. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 3 years of relevant experience and hold a bachelor’s degree. This role involves managing transportation planning, vehicle scheduling, dispatch operations, vendor coordination, documentation, and performance reporting. Candidates with a background in logistics, transportation, fleet management, or supply chain operations who are proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP/SAP systems will find this opportunity particularly suitable. The Transport Executive will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth movement of goods from manufacturing plants to distribution centers, working closely with internal teams and external transport vendors to maintain operational efficiency and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

- Vehicle Scheduling and Dispatch: Schedule vehicles and ensure timely dispatches by aligning transportation needs with available resources. This requires strong organizational skills to prevent delays that could impact the distribution network.

- Primary Transportation Planning: Coordinate the large-scale movement of finished products between manufacturing plants and distribution centers, ensuring an efficient flow of goods within the company’s distribution system.

- Transport Compliance and Safety: Maintain adherence to company policies, transport regulations, permits, and safety standards. Ensure all vehicle and transport documentation is accurate and up to date.

- Transport Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external transport vendors, review transport invoices, freight rates, and service-level agreements (SLAs). Experience working with third-party logistics providers or freight companies is valuable.

- Handling Delays and Operational Problems: Quickly resolve issues such as delivery delays, vehicle breakdowns, and route disruptions. Strong problem-solving and coordination skills are essential to maintain operational continuity.

- Transport Records and Documentation: Maintain comprehensive records including trip sheets, fuel consumption data, vehicle documentation, and dispatch logs to support cost monitoring, vehicle utilization, and compliance.

- Reporting and KPIs: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly transport performance reports and key performance indicators using Microsoft Excel and ERP/SAP systems to help management evaluate efficiency and identify improvement areas.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree (discipline not specified).
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in transportation, logistics, fleet operations, dispatch, distribution, warehousing, or supply chain management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Experience with ERP or SAP systems related to transport planning and operational reporting.
- Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and coordination skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a dynamic transportation environment.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

While specific benefits are not detailed, this role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals aiming to develop their careers in supply chain and logistics operations. Candidates with hands-on experience in scheduling commercial vehicles, managing transport vendors, verifying freight invoices, maintaining operational records, and preparing logistics KPIs will be highly competitive. Highlighting experience with Excel and ERP/SAP systems is strongly recommended.

Interested candidates should prepare an updated CV emphasizing relevant transportation and logistics experience, including measurable achievements such as improvements in delivery performance or cost reductions. Applications should be submitted promptly as no closing date has been specified. This position provides a challenging and rewarding environment for those looking to contribute to a leading food manufacturing company’s transportation operations.