Logistics Executive

What you will do:

It is a key role reporting to the Regional Logistics Manager, MEA and is responsible for managing the Logistics & Distribution functions for the MEA region. You will be based in our Chennai office and will be part of an emergent team that is focused on expanding our footprint and customer base to achieve our strong growth objectives. You will work in a high-volume distribution environment, overseeing order fulfillment networks, warehousing, and regional and international transportation to ensure timely and secure order fulfillment and delivery of products to our customers. As a member of this team, you will work within a vibrant environment that provides a platform for you to use your experience to generate satisfactory results.

How you will do it:

As a Senior Executive (Logistics), you will concentrate on ensuring timely shipment of equipment to fulfill the company's contractual obligations, optimizing costs and resources with respect to freight. You will interface with vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, shipping companies, and freight forwarders to ensure timely delivery of equipment and/or services. You will provide clear and precise information to Sales Engineers, Operations, and Customer Service teams regarding delivery schedules, documentation requirements, negotiation status, and related updates. You will organize import, export, and customs clearance arrangements with customs brokers and forwarders abroad. You should have a strong desire for organization and efficiency, be creative, a problem solver, self-motivated, able to manage stress and pressure, and be an excellent coordinator and planner.

What we look for (Required):

• Working experience of at least 5+ years in shipping, logistics, sales administration, or order processing
• Graduate in commerce and/or diploma in logistics administration
• Detail-oriented approach and excellent interpersonal skills; must be able to adapt to the working style of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience at an international company
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Demonstrated ability to meet demanding deadlines
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks
• Ensure that all exceptions and non-conformances are properly approved by appropriate personnel and documented
• Issue clear and precise instructions to relevant internal and external customers for the issue of documentation required for customs clearance and negotiating LCs
• Monitor and ensure receipt of original documentation within required time periods
• Issue purchase orders for shipping, forwarding, clearance, and related incidentals based on services provided
• Ensure maintenance of required marine, storage, and other relevant insurance covers
• Ensure shipping documents raised and issued are in accordance with current company policies, procedures, and local legal requirements
• Correspond and follow up with suppliers, vendors, and service providers regarding short, wrong, defective, or damaged shipments
• Coordinate with Warranty and Quality departments regarding damages and insurance claims