Logistics Lead

Job Summary

The Lead Logistics role is responsible for executing operational strategies for market-facing logistics. This role will ensure the successful transportation, storage, and delivery of finished products and service parts from India to the overseas markets. This role will also proactively lead continuous improvement efforts to improve logistics processes and partnerships, and collaborate extensively with similar functions in other markets and with the regional team.

Job Responsibilities

• Engage with and be the first point of escalation for lead third-party logistics (3PL) partners (warehousing, transportation, customs brokerage) in India.
• Collaborate with peer(s) across other regions and markets to share best practices and form a global community for consistency and improvement.
• Ensure trade compliance for products (materials and finished goods) exported from India to market distribution sites or dealers directly.
• Report and maintain key performance indicators (Key Performance Indicators) in a manner that is consistent across the company.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives and implement distribution network design improvements to meet current and future channel requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Order Management and Demand/Supply Planning, to ensure agreed-upon service levels are being met and issues are being resolved in a timely manner.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Education Specifications

Any diploma in logistics and international trade will be an advantage.

Experience Requirements Required

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• 3PL management experience
• Effective communication, collaboration, negotiation, leadership, coaching, mentoring and facilitation skills.
• Experience in project management and leading high level projects is required, including contract negotiation and RFQ development.

Preferred

• Experience in international logistics and customs compliance is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with the exports of finished automobile products and service parts industries is a strong advantage

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