Global Supply Chain Manager

Knoxx Foods is a growing Australian B2B food ingredient supplier serving ready-meal manufacturers and foodservice distributors across Australia. We source premium bulk food ingredients including tomato products, Basmati rice, coconut cream, dehydrated vegetables, starches and pasta from trusted manufacturing partners across India, China, Italy, Thailand and Indonesia.

We are seeking an experienced Global Export & Supply Chain Manager to manage supplier coordination, export logistics, and global shipment execution from origin countries to Australia and future international markets.

Our major export port from India is Mundra and Kochi Ports, and the role will work closely with shipping lines, freight forwarders, manufacturers and logistics partners to ensure timely production, dispatch and delivery of containers.

The role will also involve periodic visits to supplier production facilities to monitor manufacturing progress, packaging readiness, and quality practices.

Reporting

You will be directly reporting to Chief Procurement Manager.

What is expected from you

Supplier Production & Co-ordination

Coordinate with international manufacturers to monitor production schedules

Ensure timely readiness of goods for shipment

Monitor packaging materials, labelling and export readiness

Ensure suppliers meet agreed production timelines

Factory Visits & Quality Oversight

Visit supplier production facilities when required

Monitor good manufacturing practices (GMP) and quality standards

Coordinate with suppliers on packaging, product specifications and shipment readiness

Ensure production batches meet Knoxx Foods quality expectations before dispatch

Facilitating sampling wherever required.

Export Logistics & Shipping Management

Manage relationships with shipping lines, freight forwarders and logistics partners

Pre-plan shipment movement in collaboration with Procurement Manager

Coordinate container bookings and vessel schedules from major export ports including Mundra

Monitor container loading and port cut-off timelines

Manage shipping routes and transshipment ports

Shipment Tracking

Track shipments from factory dispatch to destination ports

Monitor vessel schedules and manage delays

Provide shipment status updates to internal teams

Export Documentation

Ensure accuracy of export documentation including:

Bill of Lading

Commercial Invoice

Packing List

Certificate of Origin

Fumigation certificates

Food safety and compliance documentation

Destination Clearance Coordination

Coordinate with customs brokers and import agents in destination countries

Provide documentation required for customs clearance

Monitor shipments until containers are successfully cleared and released

Issue Resolution

Proactively manage delays in production, shipping schedules or documentation

Coordinate with suppliers and logistics partners to resolve shipment disruptions

Required Experience

Minimum 810 years experience in international logistics, export operations or supply chain management

Strong experience managing containerised ocean freight shipments

Experience coordinating with global suppliers and manufacturers

Strong knowledge of export documentation and international trade procedures

Experience managing transshipment ports and vessel schedules

Ability to coordinate across multiple countries and time zones

Preferred Location

Candidates based in Ahmedabad, Gandhidham, Mundra or nearby logistics hubs in Gujarat will be highly preferred due to proximity to Mundra Port operations.

Why Join Knoxx Foods

Work with a growing Australian food ingredient company

Manage global supply chains across multiple countries

Play a critical role in ensuring reliable supply for food manufacturers

Opportunity to grow with the business as global trade expands