JOB TITLE: Deputy Manager – Logistics & EXIM, Mumbai
Knauf stands for opportunity
. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Knauf India could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our
41,500 team members
in
90 countries
across
300 sites
provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.Knauf India is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 15+ year heritage in GYPSUM manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world.
We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Mumbai as Deputy Manager – Logistics & EXIM.
Can you say ‘yes’?
Do you treat your colleagues with respect?Do you always have the customer in mind?Do you act with future generations in mind?Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?
We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors, and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage
What You’ll Be Doing
- Safety and Compliance:
- Ensure all logistics and dispatch activities, including loading, unloading, and transportation, comply with company, local and international regulations.
- Logistics, Warehousing & EXIM Operation: -
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor the movement of goods from warehouse facilities to customers or warehouses.
- Optimize transportation routes to reduce costs and improve delivery timelines.
- Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers and monitor KPIs.
- Oversee daily dispatch activities, space optimization, storage management of goods at warehouse.
- Coordination with Sales, transporter, external parties, internal management for day-to-day operation.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and customs authorities, freight forwarders, customs brokers, shipping lines, and other regulatory agencies.
- Travel to Custom office, tax authority offices, and any relevant authority office as per business need.
- Travel to plants and warehouses apart from the base location as per requirement basis.
- Collaborate with warehouse teams to ensure accurate inventory levels and efficient stock management.
- MIS & Documentations:
- Ensure all shipments have proper documentation, including invoices, delivery notes, and compliance certificates.
- Prepare Export and Commercial documents required for the supply process.
- Coordinate with vendors to collect freight bills and send them to the finance team for payment processing.
- Maintain daily and weekly MIS or trackers and share updates with management.
- Close the Customer Complaint on time and arrange the Credit Note.
- Team Leadership:
- Supervise and train 3PL logistics and dispatch staff to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.
- Reporting and Analysis:
- Prepare, analyze and present regular reports on logistics performance, costs, and key metrics.
What We’d Love For You To Have
We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:
- Graduate in any stream. Preference would be given to candidates with Bachelor’s/ Post Graduation degrees in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or SCM associated field
- 7+ years of experience in Logistics, Dispatch, or Supply Chain Management, Export and Import operation, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment
- Manpower Handling: Strong leadership and team management skills to effectively supervise and motivate teams.
- Customer Handling: Proficient in managing internal and external customer relationships with a focus on delivering excellent service and resolving issues efficiently.
- Transporter Handling: Skilled in managing relationships with transporters, negotiating contracts, ensuring timely dispatch and delivery, and resolving logistical challenges to maintain smooth operations and cost efficiency.
- Liaising with Customs/CHA/Tax Authority: - Ability to present the case to relevant authority coordinate with internal management for closure of open cases.
- Ability to Travel: - Capable to travel within state and out of state as per business need
- Safety awareness and consciousness
- Excellent knowledge of customs, warehouse, logistics process.
- Good Knowledge of MS Office, Excel, Power Points, ERP (SAP & Others)
- Problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
We’ll Provide
- A competitive salary
- Benefits
What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within Seven working days.Founded in 1932, Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction materials for interior design, building insulation, and design ceilings.Knauf entered the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) in 1997. Today, we are a leading player across the region, with operations spanning 15 countries and 19 state-of-the-art production facilities, driven forward by 2,000 high-performing professionals.Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, MEASA's reach extends across Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, the GCC, Ghana, Greece, India, Iraq, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Turkey.In MEASA, we offer the opportunity to be part of a global family of over 41,500 colleagues in 96 countries, who are dedicated to the same core values, and to a shared sense of purpose. We encourage all our people to shape their own career, with the freedom to stretch their skills and learn new ones.Driven by an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability, we are building more than just exceptional gypsum-based solutions — we’re shaping a future we can all be proud of.
