Logistics Executive

A logistics operations executive is pivotal in the seamless functioning of supply chain operations. Their responsibilities are multifaceted, encompassing various aspects of logistics management. Here is a detailed breakdown of the logistics executive roles and responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Management: A logistics operations executive manages the entire supply chain process, including procurement, manufacturing, and distribution. They develop and implement strategies to enhance efficiency, mitigate risks, and ensure seamless operations from start to finish, thus maintaining a steady flow of goods and services.
• Vendor Relations: Building and maintaining robust relationships with vendors and suppliers is crucial. This involves negotiating contracts, ensuring quality standards, and timely deliveries. The logistics operations executive is the primary point of contact, fostering strong partnerships for operational success.
• Inventory Management: Effective is key. This involves monitoring stock levels, forecasting demand, and implementing just-in-time inventory systems to reduce excess stock and associated costs. The logistics operations executive ensures inventory is managed efficiently to meet consumer demands.
• Cost Management: They are responsible for developing cost-effective logistics strategies. This includes budgeting, controlling expenses, and identifying areas for cost reduction without compromising on quality or efficiency, ensuring the financial health of the logistics operations.
• Transportation Coordination: Overseeing transportation involves arranging the movement of goods, selecting optimal transportation methods, and ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards. The logistics operations executive ensures timely, cost-effective, and secure transportation of products.
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with local, national, and international regulations is vital. The logistics operations executive stays abreast of legal requirements, ensuring all logistics activities adhere to these standards to avoid legal repercussions. Being up to date with procedure & trends can help in making sure operations go smoothly without any compliance issue.
• Quality Assurance: Implementing and monitoring quality control measures throughout logistics is essential. This ensures the integrity and safety of products during storage and transit, maintaining high standards of quality.
• Data Analysis: Utilising data analytics tools, a logistics operations executive analyses performance metrics to identify trends, optimise operations, and make informed decisions. This involves tracking key performance indicators to improve logistics processes continuously. Skills like statistical knowledge, creating data visualizations, problem solving is needed in data analysis. Freshers often learn about data analysis and tools through .
• Team Management: Leading and managing logistics teams is a critical responsibility. This includes hiring, training, and supervising staff, fostering a productive work environment, and ensuring team alignment with organisational goals.
• Crisis Management: The logistics operations executive adeptly handles unexpected supply chain disruptions, such as delays or damages. They quickly devise and implement contingency plans to minimise impact and maintain operational continuity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹9,903.61 - ₹35,628.82 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person