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Job Description
Manager - Logistics
Description:
About the Role. We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead and manage end-to-end logistics operations, including foreign trade, transportation, customer service, and Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE). The role is responsible for ensuring compliant, cost-effective, and efficient logistics operations while meeting customer service and delivery commitments.
Responsibilities:
Logistics & Operations Management:
- Lead and manage import and export operations in compliance with Indian customs, tax, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee inbound and outbound transportation, domestic and international logistics flows.
- Ensure timely execution of customer orders, distribution, and deliveries.
- Monitor short-term demand and supply alignment through S&OE, taking corrective actions to avoid service or inventory risks.
- Coordinate with carriers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead teams handling foreign trade, transport, customer service, and S&OE.
- Motivate, guide, and evaluate team performance through regular feedback.
- Identify skill gaps and ensure training and development plans for team members.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and customer-focused work culture.
Performance & Continuous Improvement:
- Define, track, and analyse KPIs related to cost, service, delivery, and inventory.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce logistics costs, and improve service reliability.
- Implement and sustain operational excellence methodologies (5S, autonomous maintenance, quality and safety practices).
Cross-Functional Coordination:
- Collaborate with sales, production, procurement, and planning teams to align capacity, inventory, cost, and service levels.
- Balance customer expectations with operational feasibility and contribution margins.
Systems, Compliance & Safety:
- Ensure effective use of ERP systems (SAP) and related logistics tools.
- Maintain complete documentation and reporting accuracy.
- Ensure logistics operations follow established safety management systems and statutory requirements.
Qualifications:
Preferred: MBA in Logistics / Supply Chain Management.
Required Skills:
- Strong understanding of logistics and supply chain operations.
- Hands-on experience in import/export, customs clearance, and foreign trade regulations (India).
- Expertise in transportation management, inventory control, and order management.
- Strong negotiation skills with transporters, suppliers, and service providers.
- Experience with SAP / ERP systems, data analytics, and reporting tools.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Fluent in English.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in logistics management in a similar industry.
- Knowledge of advanced logistics technologies and trends.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.
Skills
OperationsOperations ManagementOrder ManagementProcurementSupply Chain ManagementCustomer ServiceLogisticsLogistics ManagementLogistics OperationsMaintenanceSafety ManagementSupply ChainProductionInventoryDeliveryIf a job posting appears fraudulent, asks for payment, contains misleading information, or violates our guidelines, please report it immediately. Our team will review it promptly, Jobaaj does not charge any fee from the applicants.
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