Sourcing Executive - LTL Internship

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Sourcing Executive - LTL
Start Date
Starts immediatelyImmediately
Duration
4 Months
Stipend
₹ 10,000 - 15,000 /month
APPLY BY
18 May' 25
Posted 3 weeks ago
Internship

About the internship

Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Identify and pursue new business opportunities in logistics and warehousing supply sourcing.
2. Develop tailored LTL and warehousing solutions based on client needs and operational capabilities.
3. Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients by offering cost-effective, value-added services. Analyze market trends, customer demands, and competitor activities to support strategic growth and Act as the main point of contact for both
4. LTL carriers and warehousing material suppliers.
5. Onboard new vendors and manage all related documentation and compliance requirements. Monitor and evaluate vendor performance against agreed service levels.
6. Address and resolve issues related to delays, service failures, or quality concerns.
Source reliable LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) transportation vendors across relevant routes.
7. Negotiate freight rates, contracts, and SLAs with LTL service providers.
Plan and manage the execution of LTL shipments, including load consolidation and transit optimization. Track shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any transport-related issues.
8. Benchmark LTL market rates and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Identify and qualify suppliers for warehouse-related materials such as racks, pallets, packaging, and handling equipment.
9. Coordinate with internal teams to gather requirements for ongoing operations or new warehouse setups. Align sourcing plans with warehouse expansion or project timelines to ensure timely material availability.
10. Evaluate vendor proposals and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
11. Negotiate purchase terms, delivery schedules, and payment terms for warehouse materials.
12. Manage the full procurement process: PR (Purchase Requisition), PO (Purchase Order), GRN (Goods Receipt Note), and invoice coordination with finance.
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and maintain accurate documentation.
13. Coordinate with vendors to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
14. Monitor adherence to safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
15. Build and nurture strong relationships with key vendors and carriers, and Foster 16. long-term partnerships focused on service reliability, innovation, and mutual growth.
17. Conduct regular check-ins and feedback sessions to drive continuous improvement.

Skill(s) required

Customer Acquisition English Proficiency (Spoken) Hindi Proficiency (Spoken) Tamil Proficiency (Spoken) Warehouse Management

Who can apply

Only those candidates can apply who:

1. are available for full time (in-office) internship

2. can start the internship between 18th Apr'25 and 23rd May'25

3. are available for duration of 4 months

4. have relevant skills and interests

Other requirements

1. Are available for full-time (in-office) at Chennai.

2. Are willing to join immediately

3. Regular travel within the assigned region is required.

4. Proactive, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

5. Bachelor’s or Master's Degree preferred, specifically in Operations or Logistics.

6. Strong sales skills, including prospecting, negotiation, and closing. Self-motivated, target-oriented, and a team player.

7. Excellent interpersonal, commercial, and communication skills for building and managing relationships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Perks

Flexible work hours Informal dress code

Number of openings

2

About Stockarea

Stockarea is a digital warehousing ecosystem for e-commerce, OEMs, and importers. We help businesses get optimal on-demand warehousing contracts with the help of our logistics network. Stockarea provides flexibility and scalability to supply chains by providing access to the partner network, order management, inventory visibility, seamless system integrations, single support, and a cloud-based platform to manage it all. We aim to empower e-commerce players to decentralize their inventory by giving them access to a logistics network that is on par with existing marketplace giants. We also aim to empower OEMs/importers' supply chains by giving them access to a logistics network to scale as and when they want. Our services include storage/warehousing services, fulfillment services, warehouse leasing, warehouse possibility reports, and first-mile and middle-mile services.
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