Logistics Executive

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage and coordinate day-to-day activities with 3PL warehouse providers to ensure smooth inbound, storage, outbound, and order fulfillment operations.

· Coordinate with freight forwarders, courier companies, transport providers, customs agents, and other logistics service providers to ensure timely movement and delivery of shipments.

· Source, evaluate, and recommend suitable logistics solutions based on shipment requirements, destination, cost, transit time, service level, and business needs.

· Obtain and compare quotations from different freight forwarders and logistics service providers to identify the most cost-effective and efficient shipping options.

· Coordinate international and domestic shipments, including shipment bookings, cargo collection, transportation, customs clearance, and final delivery.

· Monitor shipment status and proactively follow up with logistics providers to ensure shipments are delivered within agreed timelines and service levels.

· Manage logistics documentation, including shipping documents, Air Waybills (AWB), Bills of Lading (BL), commercial invoices, packing lists, and proof of delivery (POD).

· Monitor 3PL and logistics service providers' performance against agreed KPIs and SLAs, including delivery timeliness, shipment accuracy, service quality, responsiveness, and cost efficiency.

· Review and verify logistics and 3PL invoices against agreed rates, quotations, contracts, and actual services provided, and resolve any discrepancies with service providers.

· Identify opportunities to optimize freight, transportation, warehousing, and other logistics costs through rate negotiations, shipment consolidation, route optimization, and alternative logistics solutions.

· Develop and maintain strong working relationships with 3PL providers, freight forwarders, and other logistics partners to ensure reliable service and effective issue resolution.

· Coordinate with Sales, Procurement, Finance, Customer Service, Warehouse, and other relevant teams to ensure smooth execution of logistics activities and timely resolution of operational issues.

· Prepare and analyze logistics performance reports, including freight costs, shipment volumes, transit times, delivery performance, 3PL performance, and logistics cost by country or destination.

· Ensure compliance with company policies, logistics procedures, SOPs, contractual requirements, and applicable import/export and regulatory requirements.

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance logistics efficiency, service levels, shipment visibility, and cost effectiveness.

Requirements:

· Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.

· Minimum 5-6 years of relevant experience in logistics, freight forwarding, 3PL, transportation, or supply chain operations.

· Experience in managing 3PL warehouses, freight forwarders, courier companies, and logistics service providers.

· Strong negotiation, analytical, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.

· Strong ERP and Excel skills.