Job Description: Logistics Manager
Ether Atelier Chocolat | Gout & Arigato Pvt. Ltd.
Department: Operations | Industry: Luxury Chocolate & Food Manufacturing | Location: Mumbai
About the role
Ether Atelier Chocolat is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Logistics Manager to oversee end-to-end logistics, warehousing, inventory management and dispatch operations.
The role involves ensuring the timely and efficient movement of raw materials, packaging materials and finished products while maintaining food safety, product quality and inventory accuracy.
The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing, cold-chain logistics, inventory control and team management.
Key responsibilities1. Logistics and dispatch management
- Manage end-to-end logistics for the movement of raw materials, packaging materials and finished goods.
- Plan and coordinate daily dispatches, deliveries, pickups and transportation schedules.
- Ensure timely delivery of customer orders, corporate gifting orders and event consignments.
- Coordinate with courier partners, transporters and third-party logistics providers.
- Ensure appropriate temperature-controlled transportation and handling of chocolates and other temperature-sensitive products.
- Monitor delivery timelines, transit conditions and proof of delivery.
- Handle delayed, damaged, misplaced or returned shipments and implement corrective measures.
2. Inventory and warehouse management
- Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, packaging materials, work-in-progress and finished goods.
- Monitor stock levels and ensure adequate availability of materials for production and dispatch.
- Implement FIFO and FEFO practices, particularly for perishable and shelf-life-sensitive products.
- Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconcile discrepancies with system records.
- Maintain appropriate storage conditions, including temperature and humidity control.
- Monitor stock movement, expiry dates, wastage and slow-moving inventory.
- Ensure proper storage, identification and traceability of all materials.
3. Coordination with production and procurement
- Coordinate with the production, procurement and sales teams to plan material movement and dispatch schedules.
- Ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging materials for production.
- Track material requirements against production plans and customer orders.
- Coordinate with vendors for material pickups, deliveries and follow-ups.
- Ensure production and dispatch priorities are aligned with customer commitments.
4. Food safety and quality compliance
- Ensure logistics and warehouse operations comply with applicable FSSAI requirements and internal food safety procedures.
- Maintain hygiene, pest control and temperature monitoring records.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of chocolates, pastries and other food products.
- Maintain batch traceability, stock movement records and dispatch documentation.
- Support internal audits, food safety audits and corrective action implementation.
5. Team and vendor management
- Supervise warehouse, dispatch and logistics personnel.
- Allocate daily tasks and monitor team productivity.
- Ensure adherence to SOPs, safety guidelines and company policies.
- Evaluate logistics vendors and negotiate transportation costs and service levels.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce logistics costs.
6. Reporting and documentation
- Maintain daily dispatch reports, inventory reports and delivery tracking records.
- Prepare MIS reports on stock movement, delivery performance, logistics expenses and inventory discrepancies.
- Track logistics costs and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
- Maintain accurate records of delivery challans, invoices, e-way bills where applicable, and other dispatch documents.
Candidate requirements
- Graduate in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in logistics, warehousing or inventory management, preferably in food manufacturing, FMCG, bakery or confectionery.
- Experience handling temperature-sensitive products and cold-chain logistics.
- Strong understanding of inventory management, FIFO/FEFO, warehouse operations and dispatch planning.
- Proficiency in Excel and inventory management or ERP software.
- Strong coordination, problem-solving and team management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple dispatch priorities.
Working conditions
- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Working days: Monday to Saturday
- Working hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Compensation: As per experience and company standards
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
