Logistics & Supply Chain Manager

Year    Haldia, WB, IN, India

Job Description

1. Strategic Planning & Optimization:



Developing and implementing supply chain strategies:

Creating long-term plans that align with the company's overall business goals, focusing on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

Forecasting demand:

Analyzing historical data, market trends, and economic indicators to predict future customer demand and ensure adequate supply.

Optimizing processes:

Continuously identifying and implementing improvements in logistics and supply chain operations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service quality (e.g., lean manufacturing principles).

Risk management:

Identifying potential risks (e.g., supplier failures, natural disasters, geopolitical issues) and developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure business continuity.

2. Sourcing & Procurement:



Vehicle selection and management:

Identifying, evaluating, and selecting reliable suppliers for vehicles.

Negotiating contracts:

Bargaining with suppliers and carriers to secure the best prices, payment terms, and delivery timelines.

Monitoring supplier performance:

Assessing suppliers' ability to meet quality, delivery, and compliance requirements.

3. Transportation & Distribution:



Planning and managing logistics operations:

Coordinating the movement of goods from suppliers to production plants.

Selecting carriers and negotiating rates:

Choosing appropriate transportation modes (type of carrier) and negotiating favorable contracts with logistics providers.

Optimizing routes and schedules:

Planning efficient delivery routes and tightly scheduling dispatches to minimize transit times and costs.

Tracking shipments:

Monitoring the location and status of goods in transit and ensuring timely arrival.

4. Operations Management:



Controlling delivery processes:

Overseeing the flow of goods and ensuring efficient distribution.

Ensuring quality and compliance:

Maintaining high standards of quality throughout the supply chain and ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

Resolving issues:

Addressing problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, customer issues, or delays in delivery.

5. Team Leadership & Collaboration:



Managing and motivating a team:

Leading, training, and developing supply chain staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Collaborating with internal stakeholders:

Working closely with departments like procurement, sales, marketing, and finance to ensure alignment and achieve shared objectives.

Communicating with external partners:

Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and logistics providers.

6. Data Analysis & Technology:



Analyzing supply chain data:

Interpreting trends, identifying inefficiencies, and finding opportunities for improvement using data analytics.

Utilizing relevant software:

Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and other logistics software.

Implementing new technologies:

Staying abreast of new trends and technologies (e.g., AI, IoT, blockchain) and exploring their application to improve supply chain performance.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Supplemental Pay:

Performance bonus
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3903123
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Haldia, WB, IN, India
  • Education
    Not mentioned
  • Experience
    Year