LOGISTIC MANAGER EXPORTS

Regulatory & Compliance Mastery

Pharmaceutical exports are tightly regulated. The Logistics Manager must:

• Ensure

  compliance with international health authorities

  (e.g., US FDA, EU EMA, WHO-GDP).
• Stay updated on

  export control laws

  , especially for controlled substances or APIs.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams to ensure

  batch release documents

  ,

  COAs

  , and

  stability data

  are in order before shipping.

Cold Chain & Sensitive Cargo Handling

Pharma products often require temperature-controlled logistics:

• Implement

  cold chain protocols

  for vaccines, biologics, or insulin.
• Use

  validated packaging solutions

  (e.g., Thermo boxes, data loggers).
• Monitor

  real-time temperature tracking

  during transit.

Export Documentation & Customs Liaison

Accuracy in documentation is critical:

• Prepare

  commercial invoices

  ,

  packing lists

  ,

  MSDS

  ,

  COO

  , and

  Form 9/10

  (as applicable).
• Liaise with

  CHA (Customs House Agents)

  for smooth clearance.
• Handle

  LC (Letter of Credit)

  documentation and bank coordination.

Handle Edpms related to BANK

Vendor & Freight Management

Efficient coordination with third parties:

• Negotiate with

  freight forwarders

  for air/sea rates and transit times.
• Evaluate

  3PL partners

  for reliability and compliance.
• Ensure

  insurance coverage

  for high-value shipments.

📌 Example: Choosing between DHL and FedEx for a time-sensitive oncology drug shipment to South Africa based on transit time and cold chain reliability.

Cost Control & Process Optimization

Logistics is a major cost center:

• Track

  freight costs

  ,

  demurrage

  , and

  storage charges

  .
• Optimize

  route planning

  and

  container utilization

  .
• Implement

  KPIs

  like OTIF (On-Time In-Full), damage rate, and customs delay frequency.

📌 Example: By switching from air to sea freight for non-urgent shipments to Southeast Asia, the manager saves 30% on logistics costs annually.

Tech-Enabled Operations

Modern logistics is data-driven:

• Use

  ERP systems

  (SAP, Oracle, etc.) for inventory and shipment tracking.
• Integrate

  TMS (Transport Management Systems)

  for visibility.
• Leverage

  AI-based forecasting tools

  for demand planning.