Logistics & Freight Operations Executive Full Time

About the Company

Tata Electronics Private Limited is a prominent global player in the electronics manufacturing industry, with fast-emerging capabilities in Electronics Manufacturing Services, Semiconductor Assembly & Test, Semiconductor Foundry, and Design Services. Established in 2020 as a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, the company aims to serve global customers through integrated offerings across a trusted electronics and semiconductor value chain. With a rapidly growing workforce, the company currently employs over 65,000 people and has significant operations in Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, India. Tata Electronics is committed to creating a socioeconomic footprint by employing many in its workforce and actively supporting local communities through initiatives in environment, education, healthcare, sports and livelihood.

About the Role

The Logistics & Freight Operations Executive will support logistics operations by onboarding and managing logistics service providers, assisting in freight negotiations, supporting contract finalization in coordination with legal and procurement teams, and executing day-to-day logistics transactions using SAP and Ariba. This role requiring strong coordination, documentation, and system-handling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Logistics Vendor Onboarding & Management
• Support onboarding of logistics vendors (transporters, freight forwarders, customs brokers) in line with company policies.
• Coordinate with procurement, finance, and compliance teams to ensure completion of vendor documentation and approvals.
• Maintain and update vendor master data in SAP and Ariba.

• Freight Rate Coordination & Negotiation Support
• Assist senior team members in freight rate negotiations for domestic and international logistics.
• Collect, analyze, and compare freight quotations from multiple vendors.
• Maintain rate cards and ensure correct application of approved freight rates.

• Contract & Legal Coordination
• Support preparation, review, and tracking of logistics contracts and service agreements.
• Coordinate with legal and procurement teams for contract reviews, clarifications, and approvals.
• Track contract validity, amendments, and renewals.

• System Transactions & Documentation (SAP / Ariba)
• Create and manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs), Purchase Orders (POs), and Service Entry Sheets (SES) in SAP.
• Execute vendor onboarding, sourcing events, and contract uploads in Ariba.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of logistics-related documentation in systems.

• Operational Coordination
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (planning, warehouse, finance, compliance, legal) for smooth execution of logistics operations.
• Support tracking of shipments, freight invoices, and issue resolution with vendors.
• Assist in basic MIS reporting related to freight cost, vendor performance, and contracts.

Qualifications

Logistics Knowledge: Basic understanding of domestic and international logistics operations, freight forwarding, and transportation processes.

System Skills: Working knowledge of SAP (logistics-related modules) and Ariba.

Required Skills

Strong coordination, documentation, and system-handling capabilities.

Preferred Skills

Experience in logistics operations and vendor management.