Looking for a Logistics specialist to head the logistics department. The candidate should be highly motivated with a proven ability to establish a logistics department in a new company. The candidate should be able to think strategically, identify opportunities for improvement and develop plans to optimize logistics processes and reduce costs. The workplace is situated in Delhi but would involve traveling to various customer locations in India to handle large and sensitive shipments. He should be able to maintain and nurture excellent relationships with multiple stakeholders such as armed forces, customs, ports/ airports authorities and logistics providers.
Education: Should have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field.
Experience: Candidates should have experience in the logistics field or supply chain management (emphasis on International and Domestic transportation, regulation of Customs, interstate taxation, SEZ regulation, GST etc) of at least 7 years, ideally in a leadership role. Candidates with experience in the same industry as the organization are preferred.
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Candidates should have a solid understanding of logistics and supply chain management principles and practices, as well as experience with logistics software and technology. Should be able to implement contracts regarding shipping and transportation issues.
Should have knowledge of Inventory and Stores management, warehouse management (handling hundreds to thousands of items) and be familiar with computerized systems/ERP.
Should have knowledge of Taxation and custom regulation in India. Knowledge of Incoterms 2022 and supply contracts. Be able to handle import/ export shipments including customs, special transportation requirements to various sites in India.
IT Skills – Should be able to handle and manage logistics operations using computer systems and applications for the management of the warehouse and logistics processes in the company. Knowledge of computer systems essential, wrt use of IT solutions to automate standard Logistics functions like Inventory management, warehouse management, inventory receipt and delivery. This would require integration with the existing systems of the Customer.
Transportation regulations. Should be able to handle all transportation requirements both in India and abroad. Should be able to establish working relationships with forwarders and transportation agents.
Leadership: Candidates should have strong leadership skills, be able to build and manage a team, and have experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
Communication Skills: Candidates should have good communications skills and should be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior management, suppliers, and customers.
Problem Solving Skills: Candidates should be able to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions to resolve them.
Customer Focus: Candidates should be customer-focused, able to understand customer needs and requirements and ensure that logistics processes are designed to meet those needs.
Adaptability: Candidates should be adaptable and able to work effectively in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
Project Management Skills: Candidate should have strong project management skills, be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure that they are delivered on time and within budget.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From ₹225,000.00 per month
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Work Location: In person