Shipping and Logistic Manager

1. Operational Responsibilities

A Shipping & Logistics Manager is ultimately responsible for ensuring smooth, efficient movement of goods from origin to destination — covering inbound, outbound, and export/import flows.

Daily Operations

• Plan, oversee and coordinate shipping operations, including scheduling shipments and routing cargo.

• Track and monitor cargo movements (sea, road, possibly air) to ensure timely delivery.

• Manage shipping documentation such as bills of lading, export/import certificates, freight invoices, customs paperwork and related regulatory filings.

• Liaise with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and port authorities to clear cargo efficiently and comply with regulations.

• Coordinate with warehouse teams on pick-up, storage, consolidation and dispatch of goods.

Inventory & Warehouse Linkage

Even if not directly managing the warehouse, a Shipping & Logistics Manager typically works with warehouse functions to ensure goods are ready for shipment or delivery on schedule.

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2. Strategic & Planning Scope

Beyond day-to-day tasks, this role often includes strategic planning and optimization:

Planning & Optimization

• Develop logistics strategies to reduce costs and improve delivery times.

• Evaluate and select transport routes, carriers, and service providers based on cost, service level and reliability.

• Forecast demand and plan resource allocation accordingly (vehicles, containers, staff).

• Implement process improvements and logistics performance metrics (KPIs).

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with shipping, customs and trade laws, both domestic and international.

• Maintain records and reports to support audits, compliance checks, and regulatory documentation.

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3. Leadership & Coordination

Logistics management is highly cross-functional, requiring coordination across departments:

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and supervise logistics, dispatch and administrative teams.

• Train and mentor staff on best practices in shipping and documentation.

• Communicate with internal stakeholders (sales, procurement, production) to align logistics with business needs.

External Relationships

• Build and maintain relationships with carriers, shipping lines, vendors, customs officials and port agents.

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4. Reporting & Analysis

• Generate reports on delivery performance, transit times and logistics costs.

• Perform data analysis to identify bottlenecks and improve operations.

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Skills & Requirements Typically Expected

While these vary by company, most organisations hiring for this role will expect:

• Strong knowledge of shipping documentation, export/import regulations and port logistics.

• Good negotiation and vendor management skills for contracts with carriers or service providers.

• Familiarity with logistics software (TMS, WMS, tracking systems) and data reporting.

• Leadership, coordination, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹19,458.76 - ₹85,634.14 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person