Assistant Manager - Logistics
Eriez Manufacturing · Chennai · onsite · Posted 58d ago
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About this role
About Us:
Join a globally respected 80+ year manufacturing company where quality is at the core of everything we build. This long-standing business unit is a leading manufacturer of process equipment which is sold into many domestic and international markets including mining, recycling, cement, food processing, and other material handling and manufacturing industries.
Job Purpose:
To manage and streamline end-to-end logistics operations for domestic and international shipments, ensuring compliance with customs regulations, DGFT norms, GST exemptions/refunds, and INCOTERMS. The role requires expertise in FTWZ (Free Trade Warehousing Zone) handling, international packing standards, invoicing and waybill documentation, IE gate operations, and export/import procedures. The Assistant Manager - Logistics acts as a key coordinator between freight partners, customs authorities, and internal stakeholders to achieve timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods while driving continuous improvement in logistics processes.
Requirements
What We're Looking For
Why Join Us:
Join a globally respected 80+ year manufacturing company where quality is at the core of everything we build. This long-standing business unit is a leading manufacturer of process equipment which is sold into many domestic and international markets including mining, recycling, cement, food processing, and other material handling and manufacturing industries.
Job Purpose:
To manage and streamline end-to-end logistics operations for domestic and international shipments, ensuring compliance with customs regulations, DGFT norms, GST exemptions/refunds, and INCOTERMS. The role requires expertise in FTWZ (Free Trade Warehousing Zone) handling, international packing standards, invoicing and waybill documentation, IE gate operations, and export/import procedures. The Assistant Manager - Logistics acts as a key coordinator between freight partners, customs authorities, and internal stakeholders to achieve timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods while driving continuous improvement in logistics processes.
Requirements
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's / Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Logistics Management
- 8-10 years of experience in logistics, import/export operations, and supply chain management in manufacturing/engineering sectors
- Strong knowledge of FTWZ handling, INCOTERMS, customs regulations, HS codes, DGFT norms, invoicing, waybill documentation, and international trade procedures
- Experience in freight negotiation, logistics partner management, and packing compliance for exports/imports
- Experience leading cost optimization projects in logistics or supply chain
- ERP proficiency (SAGE / JD Edwards preferred)
- Eligible to work in India
- Diploma in Import & Export Management or Logistics
- Professional certifications such as CSCP, CILT, EXIM Diploma
- Experience in ISO-certified environments and logistics documentation
- Exposure to global logistics networks
Why Join Us:
- Be part of a global MNC with a strong legacy and growth opportunities
- Work closely with export/import processes and international practices
- Opportunity to move into senior supply chain / plant operations roles
- Be part of transformation journey - ERP implementation and process excellence initiatives
- Working days- Monday-Friday
- Health Insurance for self and family
- Profit Sharing programme
- Multiple Employee centric and well-being support programmes
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Skills
cost optimization projectspacking compliance for exports importsfreight NegotiationSAGEJD Edwardscustoms regulationsInco TermsHS codesERP proficiencyInternational Trade proceduresInvoicingDGFT normsFTWZ handlinglogistics partner managementwaybill documentation