Manager Logistics

Job Description – Logistics Manager

Job Title: Logistics Manager
Department: Logistics & Supply Chain
Location: Jogeshwari West Ram Mandir Road.
Experience: 3–5 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Operations Head / Management

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Logistics Manager to oversee the company's transportation, dispatch, inventory movement, warehousing, and logistics operations. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries, optimizing transportation costs, coordinating with vendors and transporters, and maintaining smooth and efficient logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Logistics & Transportation Management
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor the movement of goods, materials, and shipments.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods to customers and designated locations.
• Coordinate with transporters, courier partners, and logistics service providers.
• Optimize transportation routes and logistics costs.
• Warehouse & Inventory Management
• Monitor inventory movement, stock levels, storage, and material handling.
• Ensure proper documentation of goods received, dispatched, and transferred.
• Coordinate with warehouse teams to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Minimize losses, damages, and discrepancies during transportation and storage.
• Vendor & Team Management
• Develop and maintain relationships with transporters, vendors, and logistics partners.
• Negotiate transportation rates and service agreements.
• Supervise the logistics team and ensure effective task allocation.
• Monitor team performance and ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Ensure proper maintenance of delivery challans, invoices, e-way bills, transport documents, and shipment records, as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with applicable transportation, safety, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate logistics reports, delivery records, and expense statements.
• Cost Control & Performance Monitoring
• Prepare and monitor logistics budgets and transportation expenses.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Track delivery timelines, transportation costs, and service quality.
• Prepare regular MIS reports for management.
• Coordination & Problem Solving
• Coordinate with procurement, production, sales, accounts, and other departments.
• Resolve shipment delays, delivery issues, and transportation-related complaints.
• Take corrective action to prevent recurring logistics issues.
• Ensure smooth communication between internal teams and external logistics partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in logistics and transportation management.
• Strong knowledge of logistics operations, inventory control, vendor management, and dispatch planning.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and logistics management software or ERP systems.
• Knowledge of applicable transport documentation and statutory compliance requirements.

Required Skills

• Strong planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management abilities.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good communication and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet delivery deadlines.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time delivery performance.
• Transportation and logistics cost optimization.
• Inventory and shipment accuracy.
• Reduction in transit damage and delivery discrepancies.
• Vendor and transporter performance.
• Timely submission of logistics reports and documentation.

Ideal Candidate: A proactive professional with strong operational knowledge, leadership capabilities, and a cost-conscious approach to managing end-to-end logistics activities.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Remote