Job Description:

Role Summary

The Logistics Executive will be responsible for coordinating end-to-end logistics operations within the plant—from order confirmation to final shipment dispatch—ensuring timely, cost-effective, and safe delivery of products across domestic and export markets. The role involves close collaboration with Sales, Production, Warehousing, Packaging, Transporters, and Customers/Distributors to enhance delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics Coordination & Execution

• Manage logistics activities for all customer orders across business units.
• Coordinate the entire shipment lifecycle: Sales Order → Production Readiness → Packaging → Dispatch → Delivery.
• Ensure the right product reaches the right customer at the right time and cost.
• Liaise with customers, distributors, freight partners, and internal stakeholders for dispatch planning.

Packaging & Material Planning

• Design and select appropriate export and domestic packaging solutions.
• Plan and raise packing material requirements while maintaining optimum inventory levels.
• Optimize packaging methods to improve shipment safety and reduce logistics costs.

Warehousing & Material Handling

• Ensure safe storage and movement of finished goods prior to dispatch.
• Optimize material handling practices within the plant warehouse.
• Support dispatch readiness through proper staging and coordination.

Transport Planning & Cost Optimization

• Select the most suitable mode of transportation (road/air/sea).
• Negotiate freight rates with transporters and logistics vendors.
• Monitor shipment costs and implement cost-reduction strategies.
• Support freight costing, rate contracts, and logistics budgeting.

Export Documentation & Compliance 

• Handle documentation for domestic and export shipments.
• Ensure compliance with Incoterms, customs regulations, and statutory shipping requirements.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, CHA, insurers, and transport agencies.

Process Compliance & Quality Standards

• Follow company SOPs, ISO standards, and HSEQ guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with logistics and safety processes within plant operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales, Production, Planning, Stores, Finance, and Dispatch teams.
• Coordinate with shop-floor staff including skilled and semi-skilled workers.
• Build strong customer and internal stakeholder relationships.

Required Qualifications 

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce OR Diploma in Engineering
• 4–5 years of experience in plant logistics / engineering industry logistics
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Incoterms
  • Export & domestic shipment documentation
  • Freight coordination processes
• Good communication skills in English
• Ability to work in a cross-functional plant environment

Preferred

• Experience working in SAP environment
• Exposure to:
  • Freight costing
  • Rate contracts
  • Transit insurance and claims handling

Additional Role Requirements

Work Environment

• Ability to coordinate with shop-floor teams and logistics vendors
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing setup
• Alignment with company safety and compliance standards

Travel

• Minimal travel within India

Flexibility

• Willingness to support after-hours coordination when required for dispatch operations

Ideal Candidate Profile 

• Experience in engineering/manufacturing logistics
• Strong coordination and vendor management skills
• Knowledge of export dispatch processes
• Cost-control mindset
• SAP exposure preferred
• Strong team collaborator in multi-department environment