Logistics Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Vendor Management :

• Identify and onboard new vendors as per organizational requirements.
  
• Conduct initial negotiations to finalize pricing and service terms.
  
• Finalize vendors in alignment with SOPs and compliance standards.
  
• Ensure timely submission of bills from all vendors.
  
• Verify vendor bills in accordance with agreed terms and contracts.
  
• Process timely vendor payments to maintain strong business relationships.
  
• Ensure full audit compliance related to vendor management processes.
  

2. Management Information System (MIS) :

• Prepare and maintain daily and monthly MIS reports.
  
• Track and report Logistics Cost vs. Revenue.
  
• Monitor and update Daily Workload (WL).
  
• Maintain daily inward and outward shipment reports.
  
• Track Logistics TAT for Local, National, and International shipments.
  

3. Budgeting and Provisioning :

• Participate in annual budgeting and planning activities.
  
• Submit monthly financial provisions to the accounts team.
  
• Ensure monthly budget adherence and prevent overspending beyond forecasts.
  
• Conduct monthly budget variance analysis and highlight deviations (positive or negative).
  

4. Material Management & Distribution :

• Plan CDS materials in coordination with subordinates.
  
• Monitor state-level inventory across all cities; coordinate regularly with Business Heads (BHs).
  
• Approve debit/credit notes for all franchisee lab locations.
  
• Conduct inventory checks as per SOP.
  
• Maintain stock days in alignment with SOP standards.
  
• Ensure accurate E-way bill generation.
  
• Manage timely distribution of consumables to clients.
  
• Review and approve PRs based on previous consumption trends and future forecasting.
  
• Coordinate closely with the Procurement team to resolve material shortages.
  
• Ensure adherence to audit norms and compliance requirements.
  

5. Shipment Movement & Reverse Logistics :

• Review and approve route planning and daily rounds for logistics associates; ensure proper documentation.
  
• Conduct random checks/audits on logistics associates for log-sheet maintenance.
  
• Implement route optimization strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
  
• Provide regular training to logistics associates for handling TCL shipments.
  
• Ensure zero cash leakage in daily collections from clients.
  
• Monitor national shipment movement within defined geography.
  
• Ensure audit compliance for all logistics operations.
  
• Coordinate and monitor international shipment movements.