Logistics Executive / Assistant Manager

Job Purpose

To manage end-to-end logistics operations, including transportation, dispatch, warehouse coordination, freight management and delivery of finished goods across India, ensuring timely and cost-effective movement of products.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complete inbound and outbound logistics operations for the organization.
• Plan and execute dispatches of finished goods to distributors, dealers, warehouses and customers across India.
• Coordinate with production, sales, warehouse and accounts teams for timely dispatches.
• Manage and develop relationships with transporters, logistics service providers and freight partners.
• Negotiate transportation rates and contracts to optimize overall logistics costs.
• Monitor vehicle placement, loading, transit time, delivery and POD collection.
• Ensure proper utilization of vehicle capacity and optimize route planning.
• Track shipments and resolve delays, shortages, damages and transportation-related issues.
• Monitor freight cost per unit/vehicle/route and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Manage transportation through FTL, PTL and other applicable modes.
• Ensure timely preparation and verification of invoices, e-way bills, LR/GR and dispatch documentation.
• Coordinate with warehouses and CFA locations for stock movement and replenishment.
• Monitor transporter bills and verify freight claims before submission to Accounts.
• Handle reverse logistics, including damaged goods, sales returns and replacement movements.
• Maintain transporter performance based on cost, delivery timelines, damages and service quality.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly logistics MIS for management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable GST, e-way bill and transportation requirements.

Key Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of Pan-India transportation and distribution logistics.
• Experience in home appliances, white goods, consumer durables, electronics, FMCG or manufacturing preferred.
• Strong transporter network and freight negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of warehouse and inventory movement processes.
• Good understanding of GST, e-way bills and logistics documentation.
• Strong Excel, ERP and MIS reporting skills.
• Ability to handle high-volume dispatch operations.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.