Team Member - Logistics

As an experienced candidate with 7-12 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, you will play a crucial role in managing the import, export, freight, and transportation operations at Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Ltd in Bengaluru. Your responsibilities will include: Key Responsibilities: - Lead SEZ and Non-SEZ import/export delivery, ensuring smooth stakeholder management. - Guarantee the uninterrupted supply of indirect materials and extend material codes in a timely manner. - Identify non-moving or wastage items to enhance supply planning efficiency. - Establish and maintain strong vendor partnerships, ensuring satisfaction, and conduct quarterly feedback surveys. - Train plant teams on logistics processes, lead conflict resolution, and enhance team capabilities. - Embrace transparency, empathy, and data-backed decision-making principles. - Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and contribute to knowledge management. Key Areas of Responsibility: Imports: - Manage SEZ and Non-SEZ import clearances across all plants. - Coordinate with Customs, ADC Officers, Plant Quarantine, and other regulatory bodies. - Handle high-seas sales, ethanol/alcohol shipments, and sample consignments. Exports: - Oversee end-to-end export shipment clearance and ensure timely delivery, including third-party exports. - Coordinate with customs and ADC officials for export documentation and clearances. Freight & Transportation: - Negotiate overseas and domestic freight (air & sea), optimize costs, and manage timely PR/PO processes. - Coordinate domestic pick-ups, equipment movements (including insurance), and NRGP documentation. Reporting & Optimization: - Prepare and review monthly MIS reports. - Drive logistics contract sign-offs, rate negotiations, and vendor performance evaluation. - Support cost-reduction strategies, logistics digitization, and process reengineering. Qualification Required: To excel in this role, you should possess: - Strong understanding of international and domestic logistics. - Experience with customs, SEZ rules, high-seas transactions, and RLD materials. - Proficiency in MIS reporting, logistics compliance, and stakeholder collaboration. - Proven track record in cost optimization and vendor negotiations. At Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Ltd, you will have the opportunity to showcase your expertise in logistics operations, stakeholder management, and cost optimization. Join us in driving efficiency and excellence in the pharmaceutical industry.,