Job Description

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

• Take ownership of shipping & transportation and logistics arrangements for all procurement activities. Select carriers and negotiate contracts and rates.
• Management of third-party logistics service providers
• Possess good knowledge of the INCOTERMS and explore the most suitable for every transaction.
• Good understanding of industry limitations and regulations.
• Develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce costs.
• Execute logistics plan for inbound and outbound spares for delivery to destination as scheduled.
• Assess and recommend ideal shipping methods, routing, or carriers to meet necessary parameters, specifications, and costs.
• Perform metrics reporting and data analysis tasks to identify issues and opportunities for process improvement.
• Liaise with the relevant authorities for import and other statutory clearances required for procurement and imports.
• Evaluate proposals from various freight forwarders to ascertain the most competitive and reliable means of importation and clearance.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with customs, shipping/logistics agents, and port authorities.
• Assist in automation and integration of the supply chain function.
• Coordination with transporters and freight agents for the timely delivery of goods
• Prompt processing of permits for clearance of Imported Consignment and payment of duties and taxes.
• Ensuring all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements.
• Awareness, understanding, and application of Quality & HSE policies on assigned jobs.
• Awareness, understanding, and application of departmental /process objectives.

Minimum Qualification / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, logistics, business administration, transportation, or engineering.
• Post graduate degree in logistics, supply chain, or any relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of five to seven (3 – 5) years of experience working in logistics, warehouse, or transportation operations

Working Relations:

• CFO
• CCSO
• Procurement Head
• CTO
• Suppliers
• Inventory
• Security
• Facilities

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