Logistics Manager

Role & responsibilities

Logistics & Transportation

• Plan and manage inbound and outbound logistics for projects, sites, and customers.
• Coordinate transportation (road/rail/air/sea) and finalize transporters based on cost, reliability, and timelines.
• Ensure timely dispatch and delivery of materials, panels, equipment, and spares.
• Track shipments and proactively resolve transit delays, damages, or shortages.

Warehouse & Inventory Coordination

• Coordinate with stores/warehouse for receipt, storage, handling, and dispatch of materials.
• Ensure proper documentation for inward/outward movements (GRN, DC, challans, e-way bills).
• Support inventory control to minimize excess stock, shortages, and obsolescence.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Develop and manage relationships with transporters, freight forwarders, and clearing agents.
• Negotiate freight rates and service contracts to optimize logistics costs.
• Coordinate with procurement, project managers, and site engineers for material planning.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with GST, e-way bill, and statutory logistics requirements.
• Maintain accurate logistics records, MIS reports, and freight bills.
• Support audits by providing logistics and transport-related documentation.

Cost Control & Process Improvement

• Monitor logistics costs and identify opportunities for savings.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Prepare logistics budgets and track performance against targets.

Team & Coordination

• Supervise logistics coordinators or support staff, if applicable.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, safety standards, and SOPs.
• Coordinate closely with project and service teams for urgent or critical deliveries.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong knowledge of logistics operations and transportation management.
• Understanding of GST, e-way bills, and statutory documentation.
• Negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent coordination, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems, and MIS reporting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.