Logistics Operations Management
The core responsibilities for the job include the following:
- Manage end-to-end international logistics operations, including shipping, warehousing, and customs clearance.
- Plan and coordinate the transportation of goods globally via sea, air, and land freight.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of shipping and export documentation (e. g., B/L, invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin).
Vendor And Partner Management
- Negotiate rates and contracts with freight forwarders, carriers, and logistics service providers.
- Evaluate supplier performance and maintain strong working relationships with global logistics partners.
- Monitor carrier KPIs (on-time delivery, cost, service quality, etc. ).
Compliance And Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with international trade laws, export controls, and customs regulations (e. g., INCOTERMS, ITAR, EAR).
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of import/export documentation, tariffs, and trade compliance requirements.
- Develop contingency plans for logistics disruptions or geopolitical risks.
Cost Control And Optimization
- Analyze logistics costs and identify opportunities for savings and process improvements.
- Implement best practices for inventory management, consolidation, and routing optimization.
- Develop and monitor logistics budgets and performance metrics.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with procurement, production, sales, and finance teams to ensure smooth supply chain operations.
- Support new product launches and international expansions with logistics planning and coordination.
- Provide timely updates on shipment status and resolve delivery or customs issues.
Systems And Reporting
- Use ERP, TMS (Transportation Management Systems), and analytics tools to manage shipments and track performance.
- Prepare periodic logistics reports and dashboards for management review.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives in logistics processes.
Requirements
- 8 years of experience in international logistics, freight forwarding, or global supply chain management.
- Experience managing multi-country logistics operations (import/export, customs, etc. ).
This job was posted by Himani Garg Nirwani from Cybernetyx.
