Logistics Executive (Gujarat)

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 protected 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 Key Skills :
- Order Confirmation
- Warehousing
- Transporters
- Packaging
- Sales Order
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