· Assist logistics process for the development of new products, inventory maintenance, manufacturing, shipment and delivery, and returns on products
· Keep detailed records, generate reports, and develop presentations to help management understand the logistics perspective
· Understanding of principles of accounting and finance
· Read and comprehend legal documents, such as contracts or import/export agreements (domestic also)
· Build relationships within the company and with external parties, such as suppliers or distributors
· Directs and coordinates global supply chain functions through strategy, resource optimization, profitability maximization, and KPIs resulting in the maximization of customer satisfaction
· Works with freight forwards and transportation companies to set best route and rate (reviews and approves all freight terms and agreements)
· Collaborates with procurement department to determine best practice for freight in and freight consolidation
· Collaborate with others from diverse backgrounds in order to identify problems and find solutions
· Working with procurement managers and buyers to source the right products
· Works directly with sales department to determine most cost-effective distribution solution for finished goods transportation to customers
· Negotiating contracts with suppliers and customers
· Controlling manufacturing and delivery processes
· Planning and implementing logistical strategy, ensuring targets are met
· Overseeing product storage, handling and distribution
· Using computer software to track goods from origin to delivery
· Working on forecasts and inventories, keeping an accurate record of the process and analysing performance
· Packing of the products to be send to different clients across the globe
· Will have to do bank related work like depositing cash or cheques
· Scanning the products as per their serial number and updating the same in the system
· Require to interact with the different Courier services for picking up the products or for the delivery of the products at the client site
· Tracking the goods online and do the follow ups with the courier service people on regular basis
· Printing and putting in the labels on the goods to be shipped
· Checking all the invoice (details and the amount mention on it against the BOQ and PO)
· Managing and motivating a team of supply chain staff
· Improving the overall supply chain performance and look for any possible innovations to the process
· Implementing new technologies and staying alert to new trends in the sector