Logistics Manager

Job Role:

Manage inbound & outbound logistics through different mode of transport (air, sea, road)

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify your supply chain's critical vulnerabilities and prioritize risks that necessitate alternative forwarders/ CHA/transporters/Shipping line options.
• Explore forwarders in different geographical locations and with varying specializations to reduce reliance on a single provider.
• Consider partnering with a mix of forwarders who offer diverse services, expertise in different regions, or specialize in specific transportation modes.
• Prioritize forwarders who invest in technology for real-time tracking, data analytics, and digital platforms to enhance visibility and collaboration.
• Cultivate transparent communication with your forwarders/transporters and establish clear expectations
• Establish clear protocols for activating alternative forwarders/transporters/CHA, including assigning roles, defining procedures, and ensuring clear communication during disruptions.
• Conduct simulations and drills to evaluate the effectiveness of your backup plans and make necessary adjustments based on evolving risks and industry trends.

Export/Import/Domestics Logistics (Sea, Road, Rail)

• Facilitate customs clearance for Export/Import (CHA), liaise with DGFT, and ensure compliance with export regulations and licenses.
• 200-300 containers Export/Import Current Capacity
• Engaging the domestic transport partners
• Timely delivery of material to all the customers
• Plan and coordinate shipments, ensuring accurate staging and meeting strict deadlines for document submission, advance licences and compliances .
• Engaging, Onboarding & negotiation of the forwarding/trailer cost, liaise with the shipping line
• Managing & Domestic/international locations the entire warehouse operations for Domestic/international locations
• Responsible for US & India Warehouse management - ship the goods out of Warehouse post invoice and work with the local transporters for delivery to customers

Budget, MIS & team Management

• Streamline the entire logistics team
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain.
• Preparing weekly/monthly MIS
• Preparing the logistics budget
• Cost reduction through development of alternate forwarders/ CHA/Shipping line
• Continuous improvement of entire logistics Operation Manage internal and external stakeholders like manufacturing team, customers, Sales team, DGFT, Customs, etc.

Education Qualifications, Experience, / Skills:

• Bachelor Degree or higher with 10+ years of relevant industry experience in logistics operations
• 8+ years of shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, inventory management, and import/export operations experience

Experience processing shipments using international Freight forwarders and CHA

• Prior global shipping management/customs clearance experience is mandatory
• In depth knowledge on Indian customs requirement
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of customs regulations, international trade

laws, and shipping documentation.