Logistics and Dispatch Manager

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: Logistics Executive

Location: Amritsar

Experience Required: 3+ years

Job Type: Full-time

Department: Commercial Operations

Reports To: Reporting Manager / General Manager / Directors

Job Summary (Simple):

The Logistics Executive is responsible for handling shipments and transportation work. This includes booking containers, coordinating with shipping partners, tracking shipments, handling documents, negotiating freight rates, and making sure goods are delivered on time without issues.

Key Responsibilities (Simple Words):

Logistics Work (Main Role):

• Share daily freight rate updates with internal teams
• Negotiate ocean freight rates and get quotations
• Book vessels and containers
• Update daily shipment status in Excel
• Monitor container loading and unloading
• Track container stuffing activities
• Follow up on export documents
• Coordinate with operations team, CHA, forwarders, and vendors
• Track shipments until they reach the final destination
• Handle third-party certifications
• Check freight and transport bills and coordinate with the Accounts team
• Track and report extra local charges
• Handle shipment-related problems or delays
• Follow up with forwarders for DO release and container bookings
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare regular reports on logistics activities
• Maintain proper files, documents, and records

Ad-hoc & Support Work:

• Help with any additional work as required by management
• Prepare special reports for the Reporting Manager, Directors, or MD
• Help create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Attend meetings and visits with vendors, CHA, and forwarders when required

Working Relationships:

• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, service providers
• Work closely with internal teams and management

Qualification & Experience (Simple):

• Graduate or Diploma holder
• 3 years experience after qualification
• Experience in Shipping Line / Forwarder / CHA
• Strong knowledge of Excel and MS Office
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Good time management and reporting skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Other Requirements:

• Male candidates
• Age: 25–40 years
• Ability to prepare accurate reports
• Good document handling and official communication skills

Key Skills Needed:

• Analytical thinking – able to solve logistics problems
• Reliability & responsibility
• Strong logistics and technical knowledge
• Accuracy and 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.

Job Description-Supply Chain Executive

• Establish and lead execution of operation strategy; reduce supply chain complexities
• Manage all supply chain related activities to ensure accurate delivery of products in all sales channels
• Minimizes sales returns/damaged goods and short-expiry goods by monitoring returns, developing a depletion plan and avoiding overstocking the points of sales
• Develop and maintain an excellent rapport with key stakeholders such as clients, suppliers, community organisations, regulatory bodies etc
• Making inventory plans, monitoring current stock and FG level, resource allocation as per budget etc.
• Supervise logistics from the plant to each city warehouse to ensure in-time deliveries
• Supervise intra-city day-to-day logistics as per the distribution plan which includes creating a daily dispatch plan, transportation of FGs to retail stores and ensuring timely delivery to retail stores
• Overseeing warehouse Management, ensuring statutory compliances are met and optimizing warehouse operations
• Monitoring performance of SCM & logistics operations by analyzing parameters like transportation costs, damages, TAT, order fulfilment rate etc.
• Proactively identify process gaps in SCM & logistics operations and find opportunities for optimization by continuously monitoring SCM Metrics
• Liaising and convincing external stakeholders like transportation service providers, dealers etc. about the terms of engagements.

Experience, Qualification, and Skills required:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in the Supply chain management department
• Any Graduate
• Strong analytical ability, Proficient in advanced MS Excel, able to build analytical models
• Ability to understand business problems and convert that into data analytic problems
• Understanding of inventory management and planning

Hello,

Greetings for the day !!!

We are hiring "Operations & Logistics Executive" for one of the UK based online marketplace @ Bangalore !!!

Position: Operations & Logistics Executive

Introduction:

• It is an online marketplace which offers a refreshing new way to search and order fresh, authentic, and healthy home cooked food. 
• It offers a unified way for foodies to find home cooked food and a simple, intuitive way of selling home food for chefs.
• The service is live across the UK and is entering the Indian market

Below are details of the role:

• The operations person will work alongside both internal and external suppliers to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Manage stock levels, ensure deliveries are dispatched on time
• Manage the working relationship with our logistics provider
• Monitor the routes and ensure they are being run most optimally while holding our logistics provider accountable for any delayed/missed deliveries
• Act as the operational contact between local operations, suppliers, and the logistics companies
• Good communicator in English, Kannada and Hindi

Experience: 2+ years

Work Mode: Hybrid

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Working Shift: General Shift

Location: HSR Layout, Bangalore

Thank You & Regards,

Shraddha Kamble

• 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: