Logistics Manager

Job Title

Assistant Manager – Logistics & Expeditor

Department

Logistics / Supply Chain / Operations Support

Reporting To

Manager – Logistics / Supply Chain Head / Plant Head

Position Objective

The Assistant Manager – Logistics & Expeditor is responsible for ensuring smooth and timely movement of raw materials, consumables, bought-out components, and finished goods to support uninterrupted production and customer delivery schedules. The role also involves close follow-up with internal departments, suppliers, transporters, and warehouse teams to expedite critical materials and resolve delays effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor inbound and outbound logistics activities in alignment with production and dispatch requirements.

• Follow up with suppliers, transporters, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely material availability.

• Track pending purchase orders, material shortages, and delivery commitments, and proactively escalate critical delays.

• Coordinate with the purchase, production, stores, quality, and dispatch teams to resolve material movement and supply issues.

• Ensure effective expediting of urgent materials, replacement parts, and critical items required for production continuity.

• Maintain accurate records of inward and outward shipments, logistics documents, and material tracking reports.

• Monitor stock movement, inventory status, and dispatch schedules to support smooth plant operations.

• Verify logistics-related documentation such as invoices, packing lists, LR/GR, e-way bills, and related records as applicable.

• Work closely with warehouse and stores teams to support FIFO practices, space optimization, and stock accuracy.

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly logistics and expediting reports for management review.

• Identify operational delays, analyze root causes, and support corrective actions to improve delivery performance.

• Contribute to cost control by reducing freight inefficiencies, minimizing delays, and improving coordination across functions.

Key Competencies

• Strong coordination and follow-up skills.

• Good understanding of logistics, material movement, and expediting processes.

• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.

• Problem-solving mindset with a sense of urgency.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and MIS reporting.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• It is a Full Time Warehouse / Logistics job for candidates with 2 - 6+ years Experience.