Logistics Specialist
at Hiring for a leading Medical devices firm in Chennai
Position: Logistics Specialist
Experience: 8 - 12 years in logistics and warehouse
Work location: Chennai
Roles and responsibilities
- You will be responsible for the inventory management, warehousing and logistics activities associated with the distribution.
- Coordinate end to end Warehouse Operations Inbound, Outbound ,Transportation and 3PL operations
Drive efficient processes to enhance warehouse operations - Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system
- Experience with SAP order to cash process.(MM&SD Module) Excellent spreadsheet modeling skills required.
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Key Responsibilities
Handle export documentation in compliance with Indian customs regulations, specifically for apparel shipments
Prepare and verify documents such as:
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Shipping Bill
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Certificate of Origin
Coordinate with freight forwarders, CHA (Custom House Agents), and transporters for smooth shipment execution
Ensure timely clearance of shipments and adherence to export timelines
Maintain accurate shipment records and documentation for audits and compliance
Track shipments and update internal stakeholders on status
Resolve shipment-related issues (delays, documentation errors, customs queries)
Work closely with internal teams (production, sales, warehouse) to align dispatch schedules
Required Skills
Technical Skills:
Strong knowledge of export procedures and Indian customs regulations
Experience in apparel export documentation
Familiarity with logistics processes (air/sea shipments, incoterms)
Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and email communication
Experience with ERP systems is a plus
Core Skills:
Good written and verbal communication in English
Attention to detail (critical for documentation accuracy)
Problem-solving ability
Time management and ability to meet deadlines
Preferred Experience
Prior experience in a similar shipping/logistics role within an export-oriented company
Hands-on coordination with CHA, freight forwarders, and customs
Handle end‑to‑end export and import operations, including documentation, customs compliance, freight booking, shipment coordination and banking procedures, ensuring timely & accurate movement of goods.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all export documentation (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, COA/COO, Shipping Bill, etc.) and bank submissions.
- Handle import documentation, including LC applications, E‑Way bills, indemnity bonds, and customs clearance coordination.
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, CHA, shipping lines, transporters, factory staff, CFS/ICD operators.
- Track shipments, follow up on duty drawback/realization certificates, ensure compliance with trade regulations and renewal of IEC, RCMC, LUT/UIN as needed.
- Maintain accurate export/import records (physical & digital), track transaction status, and liaise with banks & clients for settlements.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (Logistics/International Trade/Related) or Diploma in Export–Import Management.
- 5–6 years hands‑on export/import operations & documentation experience.
- Strong knowledge of customs regulations, documentation, DGFT / ICEGATE procedures.
- Proficiency in MS Office and digital transaction handling.
- Excellent communication, coordination, organizational, and time‑management skills.
The Logistics Executive is responsible for managing and coordinating end-to-end logistics and shipping operations to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods. The role involves close coordination with internal teams, freight forwarders, CHA, transporters, vendors, and third-party agencies to support smooth export and import operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Negotiate ocean freight rates with shipping lines and freight forwarders and arrange competitive quotations as per shipment requirements.
- Provide daily freight rate updates to concerned internal departments.
- Book vessels and containers in line with shipment schedules and customer commitments.
- Track and update daily shipment status in Excel/MIS sheets and circulate updates to stakeholders.
- Monitor container lift-on, lift-off, gate-in, gate-out, and stuffing activities to ensure operational accuracy.
- Supervise daily container stuffing and coordinate with operations teams to avoid delays or discrepancies.
- Monitor the movement of export documents and ensure timely submission to CHA, forwarders, banks, and customers.
- Coordinate with CHA, forwarders, transporters, vendors, and internal operations teams for smooth shipment execution.
- Track shipments from origin until final delivery at destination and resolve transit-related issues.
- Handle coordination for third-party agency certifications, inspections, and related documentation.
- Monitor freight, transportation, and logistics invoices and coordinate with Accounts department, CHA, forwarders, and vendors for verification and payment processing.
- Identify, track, and report additional local charges and cost variations to management.
- Follow up with forwarders for release of Delivery Orders (D.O.), container availability, and booking confirmations.
- Handle troubleshooting situations such as delays, rollovers, documentation issues, port congestion, or operational challenges.
- Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports for management review.
Reporting & Documentation
- Conduct periodic reporting of all logistics and shipment-related activities.
- Manage documentation, filing, and record-keeping in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare reports as required by the Reporting Manager, Directors, or Managing Director.
Ad-hoc & Development Activities
- Assist in ad-hoc logistics and operational activities as assigned.
- Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve efficiency and compliance.
- Participate in periodic logistics-related visits and meetings with vendors, CHA, forwarders, and service providers as required for smooth operations.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of logistics, shipping, and export/import procedures
- Excellent coordination and communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Excel and MIS reporting
- Good negotiation and cost-control abilities
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to multitask and work under deadlines
Job Title: Shipping Executive
Location: Gurgaon
Department: Shipping & Logistics
Sub-Department: Shipping & Logistics
Experience: 2 – 5 Years
Qualification: B.Com
Languages Required: English, Hindi
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Shipping Executive with hands-on experience in export documentation and logistics operations, particularly in the apparel industry. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth coordination of shipment processes in compliance with Indian customs regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage export documentation as per Indian customs requirements for apparel shipments
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, CHA, and internal teams for timely shipment execution
- Ensure compliance with export regulations and documentation accuracy
- Maintain shipment records and update relevant systems
- Track shipments and resolve any logistics-related issues
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of export documentation and shipping procedures
- Familiarity with Indian customs regulations for export
- Proficiency in MS Office and basic computer applications
- Good communication skills in English and Hindi
- Ability to coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Prior experience in shipping/logistics within the apparel industry
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
Job Title: Freight Broker
Department: Logistics
Location: Mohali
Shift: Night Shift
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
As a Freight Broker, you will be responsible for facilitating the transportation of goods between shippers and carriers. Your role will involve managing logistics, building relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely deliveries. This is an entry-level position ideal for individuals looking to start their careers in logistics and supply chain management.
Key Responsibilities:
Build Relationships:
Develop and maintain relationships with shippers and carriers to understand their needs and preferences.
Load Matching:
Identify and match available loads with appropriate carriers, considering factors such as capacity, routes, and pricing.
Negotiation:
Negotiate rates and terms with carriers to ensure competitive pricing while maintaining profit margins.
Documentation:
Prepare and manage necessary shipping documents, including bills of lading and contracts.
Track Shipments:
Monitor shipments throughout the transportation process to ensure timely delivery and address any issues that arise.
Customer Service:
Provide excellent customer service by communicating with shippers and carriers, addressing inquiries, and resolving disputes.
Market Research:
Stay informed about market trends, competitor activity, and industry regulations to enhance operational effectiveness.
Database Management:
Maintain accurate records in freight brokerage software and databases.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Proven Experience with OTR, Drayage.
Proven experience (6+ months) as a Freight Broker, in logistics, or a similar role.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Company Description
Miko is an advanced artificial intelligence innovation lab with a mission to bring AI and robotics to every consumer home. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, our workforce spans several countries, including the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. To check out various product offerings, visit Miko's website.
Responsibilities:
Non-Direct Routing (NDR) Optimization:
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize NDR processes, minimizing transportation costs while maintaining service levels.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (sales, procurement, customer service) to identify NDR opportunities and -streamline order fulfillment.
- Manage carrier and logistics service provider relationships, negotiating rates, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with routing guidelines.
Reverse Logistics (RVP) Management:
- Oversee the RVP process, encompassing returns, exchanges, and product recalls, to minimize costs and maximize recovery value.
- Partner with customer service, repair, and warehouse teams to streamline RVP processes and improve customer satisfaction.
- Manage relationships with reverse logistics partners, vendors, and service providers to ensure timely and efficient processing of returns and exchanges.
Pickup Coordination:
- Coordinate pickups from various locations (suppliers, warehouses, distribution centers) to optimize transportation efficiency and minimize costs.
- Schedule and monitor pickup activities, track shipment status, and resolve any issues or delays to ensure on-time pickup and delivery.
- Communicate pickup schedules and requirements to carriers and internal stakeholders for alignment with logistics plans.
Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement:
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure logistics performance in areas like on-time - pickup/delivery, NDR utilization, and RVP processing time.
- Analyze logistics data and performance metrics to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for improvement.
- Lead cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements, best practices, and technology solutions to enhance logistics efficiency and customer service.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
- 1-3 years of experience in logistics operations, transportation management, or a similar role.
- Proven track record of identifying and implementing logistics process improvements.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across departments.
- Experience working with transportation management systems (TMS) a plus
- Developing and communicating shipment schedules.
- Liaising with vendors and carrier services to coordinate logistics and timelines.
- Assisting customers and resolving shipment issues and complaints.
- Preparing and maintaining shipment paperwork, records, and digital databases.
- Collect shipping data from various websites/documents and enter in the database system.
- Create spreadsheets with extracted data without mistakes.
- Verify / Analyze data by comparing it to source documents, update existing data
- Performing additional duties as needed.
- Prepare daily reports/summaries and send it to Managers / TLs / Clients etc.
- Good typing/communication skills.
- Supervising day-to-day operations in the Supply Chain Department.
- Scaling-up and managing procurement, virtual warehouse and distribution processes
- Following procurement and supply chain processes as per guidelines
- Strategizing and implementing efficient processes to ensure 100% order fulfilment on time.
- Ensuring promptness, accuracy in procurements and maintaining records of goods ordered, received and returned.
- Evaluating potential vendors, negotiating and getting them registered as per set process. Maintaining good relationships with vendors / suppliers
- Regularly doing market research ensuring generic medicines range is enhanced from time to time. Maintaining accurate medicine master data base.
- Maintaining updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices.
- Liaising with new vendors and negotiate for the best deals whenever required
- Ensuring that the products and supplies are of high quality and as per set standards.
- Monitoring stock levels and place orders as needed
- Working with internal team members ensuring speed and accuracy and performing other duties.
- Staying informed on the latest industry techniques and methods.
- Preparing training material and conducting regular training to all team members of Supply Chain Management.
- Preparing regular reporting and ensuring timely update to management
What you need to have:
- Pharmacy Knowledge – Ethical, Generic and FMCG items
- Customer Service Obsession
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Good understanding of management practices and techniques.
- Process orientation / Accurate and precise attention to detail
- Market Orientation / Vendor Knowledge
- Ability to negotiate
- Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently
- Ability to work well with staff / other teams and manage stressful situation
- Compute Knowledge
- Working discipline
Our client is a producer of superior quality products. Our client is the largest single location manufacturing facility in India with certifications of ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001 along with other product specific certifications.
- Ensuring strategic product-mix plan deliver Profitability
- Generating raw material requirements in line with production forecast and monitor Working capital
- Identifying and implementing opportunities for optimizing cost, time and quality for the supply & material
1) Planning & Control
- Developing production plans in coordination with Demand Planner driven S&OP process.
- Participating in capacity planning and analysis, highlighting constraints & excess capacity, Product mix-profitability matrix analysis enhancing business growth
- Working closely with Procurement on forward buying, production-exigency controls, etc., in case of shortage of materials/ products Long term visibility for high lead time/ critical raw materials
- Monitoring and continuously striving to improve OTIF levels
- Providing support for ongoing and new automations/ process improvements planned in the supply chain processes. Monitoring accuracy of production plans and variance
- Providing feedback to all concerned teams to ensure greater efficiency of the planning process and minimizing deviation from plans.
- Managing inventory targets (including safety stock levels) for raw materials in close coordination with Demand Planner and Procurement organization
- Developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
- Identifying & leading implementation of optimization opportunities to manage the cost of RM inventory lying at factory, depots, etc
- Maximizing deliveries of finished goods from various units as per given customer orders and deadlines in coordination with Logistics team
- Ensuring the Master data correctness in ERP
- Providing appropriate training to users to ensure timely MRP runs with proper results
- Planning & monitoring performance of subordinates & team & coaching them on how to improve the same in order to meet departmental goals
- Identifying and planning for requisite training & development requirements for subordinates & team to help bridge skill gaps
What you need to have:
- Qualifications - B.Tech /B.E.;MBA / PGDM
- At least 5+ years experience working in a plant
- Have experience as Supply Chain Manager
- Team handling experience
- Should be well versed with Supply Planning, Procurement, Production and Logistics functions
- Excellent handling of respective functional plans and adherance monitoring
Role: Erp ( KIWI )
Company: KOCH (https://www.kochind.com/" target="_blank">https://www.kochind.com)
Type: Permanent (Direct payroll)
Edu: Any Full time Graduates
Exp : 1 to 3 years
Job Location: Kundalahalli,Near Brookefield Hospital, Bangalore -560037
Job Description :
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Bachelor’s degree in technology related field
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Minimum of 1 + years Major ERP system experience
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Functional / technical proficiency in designing, configuring and implementing in ERP System
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Strong understanding of order management, billing, and ERP master data
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Strong verbal and written communication ·
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, critical thinking and innovation
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Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
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Must be detailed-oriented.
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Ability to develop repeatable development processes with supporting documentation.
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Corrugated Industry Experience
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