Logistics Manager

Key responsibilities :

Freight Management :

Ensure vehicle availability as per plan and monitor inbound & outbound freight movements across India.

Plan and monitor export shipments (FCL, LCL, Air, Courier).

Coordinate with Transporters, CHA, freight forwarders, and shipping lines for timely clearance and dispatch.

Ensure compliance with all DGFT, Customs, E-way bill, and port-related regulations and manage documentations for dispatch.

Optimize routes, loads, and utilization to reduce costs.

Track shipments, clearances, and proactively resolve delays or issues.

Track and improve freight KPIs (OTIF, transit time, cost per unit).

Vendor Management :

Identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with domestic transporters, CHA, and freight forwarders.

Evaluate and monitor vendor performance and compliance.

Ensure timely payments, documentation, and resolution of disputes.

Cost & Performance Management :

Track domestic & Export freight costs, analyze variances, and implement cost-reduction initiatives.

Prepare and monitor freight budgets.

Drive initiatives for container consolidation and route optimization to reduce costs.

Process Improvement :

Drive initiatives to improve TAT and reduce dwell times in domestic and export freight.

Implement tracking systems and dashboards for real-time monitoring.

Identify opportunities for digitization and automation in freight and Export operations.

Competencies / skills

Domestic Freight Management.

Export Freight management

Vendor Management

Cost & Performance Management

In-depth knowledge of domestic freight and Export operations.

Understanding of INCOTERMS (international Commercial Terms), customs clearance, and shipping documentation.

Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.