Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - Exports & Logistics

Role & responsibilities

Export Management

1. Prepare and manage export documentation : Prepare and manage export documentation, including Commercial/Export Invoices, Packing Lists, Shipping Bills, bills of lading (BL), and certificates of origin (COO).
2. Coordinate with CHA, CFT, and other stakeholders: Coordinate with Customs House Agents (CHA), Container Freight Stations (CFT), and other stakeholders to ensure smooth export operations.
3. Ensure compliance with export regulations : Ensure compliance with export regulations, including those related to customs, taxes, and trade agreements.
4. Arrange for shipping and logistics : Arrange for shipping and logistics, including booking freight forwarders and tracking shipments.
5. Manage export licenses and permits : Manage export licenses and permits, including obtaining and renewing licenses and permits as required.
6. Conduct export audits and compliance checks: Conduct export audits and compliance checks to ensure that export operations are compliant with regulations and company policies.

Distribution Management

1. Manage and optimize the distribution network: Manage and optimize the distribution network, including relationships with distributors, wholesalers, and retailers.
2. Collaborate with the inventory team: Collaborate with the inventory team to ensure accurate inventory levels and minimize stockouts and overstocking.
3. Ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment: Ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment, including picking, packing, and shipping.
4. Manage distribution agreements and contracts: Manage distribution agreements and contracts, including negotiating and renewing agreements as required.
5. Conduct distribution audits and compliance checks: Conduct distribution audits and compliance checks to ensure that distribution operations are compliant with regulations and company policies.

Logistics Management

1. Manage transportation operations: Manage transportation operations, including carrier selection, routing, and scheduling.
2. Collaborate with the warehouse team: Collaborate with the warehouse team to ensure efficient receipt, storage, and shipment of goods.
3. Optimize logistics operations: Optimize logistics operations to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams

1. Communicate with cross-functional teams: Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, product development, and manufacturing, to ensure alignment and collaboration.
2. Participate in cross-functional meetings: Participate in cross-functional meetings, such as sales and operations planning (S&OP) meetings, to ensure that export, distribution, and logistics strategies are aligned with business objectives.
3. Collaborate with sales team: Collaborate with the sales team to ensure that customer requirements are met, and that export, distribution, and logistics operations are aligned with sales strategies

Preferred candidate profile

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of inventory management, logistics, and supply chain principles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability. 

Education and Experience

• Education:

  Bachelor's  / Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.

• Experience:  7- 10 years

  of experience in export, distribution, and logistics, with a focus on management.