Sr Logistics Executive

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Job Summary

Senior Logistics Executive

specialized steel handling

dispatch planning

freight management

customs compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Dispatch & Shipment Execution:
• Plan, schedule, and execute dispatches of CRGO steel coils/sheets based on customer orders and production schedules.
• Supervise packaging, loading, and transportation to ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Verify dispatch documents including delivery challans, invoices, e-way bills, LR, and packing lists.
• Freight & Transport Management:
• Coordinate with transporters, freight forwarders, and courier agencies for local, domestic, and export shipments.
• Negotiate freight rates and optimize transportation routes for cost-efficiency.
• Track shipments and proactively resolve transit delays or logistics bottlenecks.
• Inventory & Warehouse Coordination:
• Work closely with warehouse and production teams to ensure accurate inventory levels and material readiness.
• Monitor inventory movements (inward/outward), FIFO/LIFO practices, and stock reconciliation.
• Export & Import Logistics (if applicable):
• Handle documentation for export shipments: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, COO, Form A, and LC compliance.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, CHA, and port authorities to ensure timely clearance of import/export consignments.
• Manage compliance with DGFT, EXIM, and INCOTERMS requirements.
• ERP & Documentation Control:
• Ensure all logistics data is updated in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, freight bills, transit insurance, and delivery confirmations.
• Cost & Performance Optimization:
• Analyze logistics KPIs (OTIF, freight cost/unit, delivery cycle time).
• Drive continuous improvement in logistics processes, route planning, and carrier performance.
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 2-3 years of experience in logistics/supply chain in steel or heavy manufacturing industries
• Strong knowledge of GST, e-way bills, customs, and EXIM procedures.
• Excellent negotiation, coordination, and communication skills.