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Job Title: Logistics Manager Location: Lucknow Department: Operations Reporting To: CEO Experience Required: 5–8 years in logistics/supply chain; rural logistics preferred About The Role We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Logistics Manager to oversee the end-to-end movement of goods across our supply chain network. This includes managing warehousing, distribution, vendor coordination, last-mile delivery, and ensuring timely and cost-effective transportation of agri-input products (seeds, agrochemicals, etc.) to remote and rural areas. Key Responsibilities Inventory & Warehouse Management : Monitor stock levels across regional warehouses. Ensure optimal inventory availability based on sales forecasts and seasonality. Coordinate inward and outward movement with accuracy. Transportation & Distribution Planning Plan dispatch schedules to ensure timely delivery to distributors and customers. Optimize routing and logistics costs across geographies (UP, MP, Bihar, Maharashtra). Track vehicle utilization and enforce delivery SLAs. Vendor & Partner Coordination Liaise with 3PL partners, transporters, and courier companies. Negotiate contracts, monitor performance, and drive accountability. Process Optimization & Reporting Implement logistics best practices for efficiency and cost reduction. Maintain daily MIS and logistics performance dashboards. Prepare weekly reports on logistics KPIs: on-time delivery, cost per delivery, etc. Compliance & Documentation Ensure compliance with all government norms for agri-input logistics. Manage shipping documents, invoicing, and e-way bills. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations or related field MBA/PGDM in Operations (preferred but not mandatory) Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics operations; rural supply chain experience is a plus Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and logistics tracking tools Strong organizational and communication skills Willingness to travel to regional hubs and warehouse locations Preferred Attributes Experience in agri-inputs , FMCG , or rural e-commerce supply chains Ability to manage chaos and bring process discipline in fast-growing environments Strong vendor management and negotiation capabilities Familiarity with regional challenges (seasonal demands, low-infra infra, etc.) Show more Show less
