Lead/Manager - Export Logistics

Manager: Export Logistics

Description:

Job Title: Lead -Export Logistics

Job Grade: G9A/9B

Function: Global Supply Chain

Sub-function: Export Logistics

Managers Job Title: AVP- EXPORT LOGISTICS

Skip Level Managers Title: SVP- Global Supply Chain

Function Head Title: AVP- EXPORT LOGISTICS

Location: Mumbai

Job Summary:

The role would be responsible to provide cost effective Export Logistics solutions for export of finished goods to the assigned markets.

Areas of Responsibility:

- Coordination with relevant stakeholders and Logistics service providers for Dosage form to assigned countries

- Geographical coverage -exporting DF products to more than 26 countries.

- Co-ordination with plants, countries, demand and supply teams, QC, Insurance cell, Incentive cell etc. in order to execute the shipment as per the prescribed shipping quality standards.

- Vendor development - Freight forwarders, Customs House Agents, Last Mile and Door Delivery Partners.

- Managing budgeted Air- Sea ratio.

- System Awareness and Proficiency Required - SAP Hana & Applexes

- Coordination with external agencies-Customs, Airlines, Liners, Narcotics Bureau, SIIB, Banks, Freight Forwarders etc.

Cost Optimization:

- Optimize existing reverse auction bid mechanism by developing and implementing practices leading to maximum cost saving.

- Procuring and servicing direct carrier and Liner contracts

- Optimizing yield per container

Operational Efficiency & Customer Service:

- Order processing within two working days of complete & approved orders received

- Shipment intimation to customers before departure of Air shipment and within three days of Sea shipments

- Weekly cleaning of pending SO/STOs in system by closing less than 10% or below 5k packs, whichever is less, to maintain system hygiene

- Preparation of monthly MIS

Quality & Compliance:

- 100% Compliance for revenue recognition

- Nil temperature excursions in cool chain product shipments

- Zero Tax liability

- Error Free documentation

Inventory Reduction:

- Preparation of weekly Stock Analysis giving details of under shipment, under consolidation and mktg. constraints

- Sharing current Stock status with country on 1st or 2nd day of the month; conducting weekly cadence with relevant in order to identify scope for process improvement.

- Invoicing of month end stocks by 7th of each month

- Monthly circulation of actual Sales and remaining pending orders for reconciliation

People development:

- Identify Training needs and arranging timely training to right skill the team members

- Coaching and mentoring Travel Estimate

Job Scope:

Internal Interactions (within the organization):

Manufacturing Locations, Marketing, Business finance

External Interactions (outside the organization):

Forwarders, Export Inspection Agency, PHD, Embassies/ Consulates

Geographical Scope:

Global

Financial Accountability (cost/revenue with exclusive authority):

Job Requirements:

Educational Qualification:

Graduate, MBA preferred

Skills:

- Exposure to ERP/SAP

- MS Office

Experience:

5-7 years of work experience.