Specialist - Logistics - Import/Export

Job Title - Manager

Department - Logistics

Reports to Manager - Director of Indian Operations

Location - Bangalore, India

Full/Part time Full time

Summary/Objective : Senior Manager - Logistics is responsible for strategically managing International logistics for organization. All information is to be saved to company database.

Essential Functions :

The following functions are required :

- Preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) to facilitate smooth functioning of shipping operations, ensuring conformance to Service Level Agreements.

- Managing export / import shipments by various mode, till the destination.

- Managing cost reduction activities by negotiating with Shipping Liners, CHA, Port Authorities and Transporters for reducing freight, detention & transportation rates

- Utilization of various duty scrip's for import clearance to achieve cost impact to the company.

- Responsible for effective risk management to sustain lead time on customs clearance during crises to build competitiveness.

- Devising efficient logistics management system to ensure delivery of the goods / shipments as per committed timelines and cost.

- Management reporting (MIS) on transaction cost/ logistics cost etc. with a view to appraise top management also to stakeholders of the routine.

Competencies :

1. Import & Export Operations

2. Shipment Planning & Logistics

3. Data Analysis/MIS Reporting

4. Documents & Custom Clearance

5. FTA Management

Supervisory Responsibility : Supervise team on the work assigned. Responsible for their output. Support the team and resolve bottlenecks when they are stuck. Evaluation of the Team's overall performance.

Work Environment : This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and printers.

Physical Demands :

- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work : This is a full-time, salaried position. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. however, this position is responsible for communicating with our worldwide team and as such, frequently must perform duties outside traditional office hours, including daily meetings.

Travel : Travel based on urgent requirements.

Required Education and Experience :

1. Diversified knowledge in international logistics.

2. Preferably from manufacturing industry.

3. Supply chain management

4. Experience working with Chinese freight forwarders.

Preferred Education and Experience :

1. Degree in Engineering / Master's in supply chain/Logistics

2. Minimum 15 years of experience in International Logistics.

3. Experience in handling a team for at least 5 years.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance :

1. Aadhar Card [Legal Identity to work]

2. PAN Card [ID Proof]

3. Relevant work-permits [If foreign national]

Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.-

Note - Having experience in import/export between China & USA through ocean/sea route.