Logistics Manager

1. Logistics & Dispatch Management:

• Plan and execute the

  dispatch of finished goods

  to domestic and export customers as per sales and dispatch schedules.
• Ensure all shipments are in compliance with

  GDP

  and regulatory requirements (temperature control, batch traceability, etc.).
• Monitor and control

  transportation, warehousing, and third-party logistics (3PL)

  activities.
• Track shipment status and ensure on-time delivery.
  

2. Inventory & Warehouse Coordination:

• Ensure

  safe storage and handling

  of pharmaceutical products.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment to avoid shortages or overstocking.
  

3. Documentation & Compliance:

• Ensure preparation and verification of

  dispatch documents

  (Invoices, Delivery Challans, COA, Packing Lists, e-way bills, export documentation, etc.).
• Maintain all records as per

  GDP

  ,

  cGMP

  , and

  data integrity

  principles.
• Ensure all distribution activities comply with

  regulatory guidelines

  (WHO, CDSCO, etc.).

4. Transportation & Vendor Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and manage

  transporters, courier partners, and logistics service providers

  .
• Negotiate contracts, freight rates, and ensure service level compliance.
  
• Ensure transport vehicles are clean, validated, and suitable for pharma product transport (e.g., temperature-controlled vehicles where required).
  

5. Coordination & Communication:

• Liaise with

  Sales, Production, QA, and Accounts

  departments for dispatch planning and document approvals.
• Coordinate with QA for

  batch release and dispatch clearance

  .
• Provide dispatch and stock reports to management on a regular basis.
  

6. Compliance & Audit Readiness:

• Ensure readiness for

  regulatory, customer, and internal audits

  related to logistics and distribution.
• Implement

  Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

  for audit observations.
• Conduct internal checks on GDP compliance in dispatch and transport areas.
  

7. Team Leadership:

• Lead and manage a team of logistics executives, warehouse staff, and dispatch operators.
  
• Provide training on

  GDP, documentation, and safety practices

  .
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement in operations.
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:

  Graduate / Postgraduate in Science, Pharmacy, or Supply Chain Management (MBA preferred).

• Experience:

  712 years of experience in

  logistics or dispatch management

  in the

  pharmaceutical industry

  (formulation).