Logistics Specialist

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

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

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

Enterprise Minds, with core focus on engineering products, automation and intelligence, partners customers on the trajectory towards increasing outcomes, relevance, and growth.

Harnessing the power of Data and the forces that define AI, Machine Learning and Data Science, we believe in institutionalizing go-to-market models and not just explore possibilities.

We believe in a customer-centric ethic without and people-centric paradigm within. With a strong sense of community, ownership, and collaboration our people work in a spirit of co-creation, co-innovation, and co-development to engineer next-generation software products with the help of accelerators.

Through Communities we connect and attract talent that shares skills and expertise. Through Innovation Labs and global design studios we deliver creative solutions.
We create vertical isolated pods which has narrow but deep focus. We also create horizontal pods to collaborate and deliver sustainable outcomes.

We follow Agile methodologies to fail fast and deliver scalable and modular solutions. We constantly self-asses and realign to work with each customer in the most impactful manner.

Pre-requisites for the Role

1. Job ID                        -EMSM0120
2. Primary skill            : Sourcing Manager & Procurement
3. Secondary skill        : ERP System (ideally Oracle and/or SAP S/4HANA)

                                      Focus in Operations, Supply Chain, or related experience

1. Years of Experience : 1-8 Years
2. Location                    : Hyderabad (WFO)
3. Position                   1

NP- Immediate-15 days

Job Description:

Senior Sourcing Manager:

• 8+ years directly applicable Supply Chain experience
• Possess a working knowledge of manufacturing principles, particularly in the technology industry
• Working knowledge of Quality Principles, Continuous Improvement and Process Implementation (DMAIC, Lean Mfg, Kaizen)
• Experience with contract management, project management, and supplier relationship management
• Proven experience with detailed data analysis leading to strategic sourcing recommendations and decisions.
• Strategic Sourcing skills: SOW Development, Request for Quote/Proposal/Information, Total Cost of Ownership analysis and Supplier Relationship Management
• Experience with negotiating supplier agreements and knowledge of Terms & Conditions
• Self-starter with the ability to adapt, improve processes, and find solutions.
• Must have excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills including the ability to influence all levels of internal stakeholders.
• Experience in an R&D setting with highly technical products and and ability to engage /manage a complex engineering-centric effort from concept to delivery
• Required: M/S Office and Major ERP System (ideally Oracle and/or SAP S/4HANA), including Web-Based Supplier Interface
• Preferred: Experience with cloud P2P applications such as Coupa and/or SAP Ariba and/or Icertis Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
• Bachelor’s Degree with focus in Operations, Supply Chain, or related experience
• Ability to travel up to 40%

Systems Access Needed

• Tableau
• Oracle/SAP (required)
• Ariba/Coupa (preferred)
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform experience (preferred)
• Agile PLM

Time Zone

• TBD; likely IST w/ partial EST crossover

Reporting To

• TBD; likely Duluth Procurement

Current Open Req Number

• N/A

• 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.

What you need to have:

At Cypherock, We are disrupting the current financial system by increasing the adoption of Blockchain-based digital assets through better key management solutions. We build "Worlds' first products" from India, work at the intersection of Blockchain, Security, Embedded Hardware & Cryptography, and have worked with companies like Google, Blockgeeks, Samsung, Lockheed Martin, Apollo Munich, Bank of America amongst others.

As the primary person working directly with the CEO on all things non-tech, we think it will be a great fit if -

1. You are interested to work in Web3 & Crypto.
2. You can work on general management operations for the company.
3. You do not wait for instructions and guidelines but believe in taking end-to-end ownership of things.
4. You have preferably worked with a hardware startup before.
5. You have good negotiation skills and can handle procurement and inventory through Alibaba and other international sourcing.
6. You can handle international logistics and procurement of electronic components.
7. You can handle inventory of the hardware product.
8. You strive towards operational peak efficiency.
9. You can handle the accounting and finances of the company.
10. If need be, you can help us with the QA of the product.
11. You can commit for at least 6 months.

Designation/Role : City Lead Operations/ Senior Logistics Manager

Location : Gurgaon

Education Qualification : IIT/NIT - 2012 to 2016 Batch OR
MBA - Sales/Operations/Marketing can also be considered.

Experience Required : Last Mile Delivery Experience working in companies like Shadowfax, Lalamove, Delhivery etc

Roles and Responsibilities :

1. The candidate would be responsible for sustaining and growing the city's revenues with P&L responsibilities.
2. Good in Leading the Sales team in initiating new accounts and managing relationships with existing ones, thereby ensuring a healthy mix of partners.
3. Laying down the roadmap for new account acquisition for the city and ensuring its execution.
4. Strategizing and executing all account related initiatives from operational troubleshooting to activation.
5. Managing the rider life cycle (hiring to retire )
6. The person should have leading the Operations team in delivering the best Customer experience while having a 360 degree view from Customer Care to Delivery Executive Safety to Optimal utilization of resources.
7. Managing the administration function, operational performance reporting, streamlining processes and systems wherever possible
8. Responsible for managing the City team from hiring and training new recruits to assigning targets and formulating incentive plans as well as career planning for each member of the team

Skill Set :

1. Relevant work experience of 4+ years in Sales or Marketing or Operations with a penchant for Leadership.
2. A competent decision-maker with the ability to create and execute a strategic sales and marketing plan for the region.
3. A visionary who can foresee the Macro factors affecting the business and strategize preemptively.
4. Identifies, builds and uses a wide network of contacts with people at all levels, internally and externally