About the Role:

We are hiring an Associate Manager - International Logistics for a fast-growing global HealthTech company. You will own international shipments across air and ocean freight, ensuring products move efficiently from manufacturing locations to US warehouses. The role involves optimising landed costs, managing freight partners, overseeing customs clearance, and ensuring compliance with international shipping regulations.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong India-to-US shipping experience, a solid understanding of customs and trade compliance, and the ability to lead a small team while improving logistics operations.

Location:

Bengaluru

Mode:

Full-time - On-site - 5 days

Role Responsibilities:

- Manage end-to-end international shipments across air and ocean freight

- Optimise freight costs, negotiate rates, and drive landed-cost efficiencies

- Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and manufacturing partners

- Track shipments, resolve delays and clearance issues, and ensure timely warehouse deliveries

- Oversee shipping documentation, customs clearance, and shipment records

- Ensure compliance with Indian export regulations and US customs and FDA requirements

- Monitor vendor performance, maintain service standards, and build reliable backup partnerships

- Lead a small team and develop SOPs, trackers, and processes to improve operational efficiency

- Partner with leadership on shipping strategy, route optimisation, and cost-saving initiatives

Requirements:

- 7 - 9 years of experience in international logistics, with hands-on expertise in both air and ocean freight

- Direct experience managing India-to-US shipments; exposure to China, the Middle East, or European markets is a plus

- Strong knowledge of customs clearance, import-export documentation, and trade compliance

- Experience handling FDA-regulated or other compliance-heavy products is preferred

- Proven experience in freight negotiations, vendor management, and logistics cost optimisation

- Prior experience managing or mentoring a small team

- Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel or Google Sheets

- Excellent coordination, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills