Logistics Officer

A Logistics Officer is responsible for managing the flow of goods, materials, and resources within a supply chain, ensuring efficient movement and delivery. They coordinate transportation, inventory, and warehousing to meet organizational goals, often involving planning, execution, and optimization of logistics processes.

Key Responsibilities:

- **Planning and Execution**:
Logistics Officers plan and coordinate logistics projects, ensuring timely delivery and cost-effectiveness.
- **Problem-Solving**:
They tackle logístical challenges, such as route optimization and inventory management.
- **Collaboration**:
They work with various departments like procurement, warehousing, and distribution to ensure seamless operations.
- **Process Improvement**:
They identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- **Inventory Management**:
They track, receive, and stock items, ensuring appropriate storage and maintaining inventory levels.
- **Transportation**:
They coordinate transportation providers, review shipping documents, and manage budgets.
- **Data Analysis**:
They analyze logistics-related data to identify areas for improvement.
- **Communication**:
They communicate with suppliers, vendors, Marketing Team and customers to ensure smooth operations and resolve issues.
- **Leadership (Senior Roles)**:
Senior roles may involve leading teams, providing guidance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Specific Examples of Duties:

- **Packing and Crating**: Preparing goods for shipment, including packing and crating.
- **Warehouse Operations**: Managing warehousing operations, including receiving, storing, and retrieving goods.
- **Inventory Tracking**: Maintaining accurate records of inventory levels and movement.
- **Shipping Coordination**: Coordinating with carriers and ensuring accurate shipping information.
- **Procurement Support**: Supporting procurement activities by ensuring timely availability of necessary materials.
- **Transportation Management**: Planning and managing transportation routes and modes.
- **Customer Service**: Responding to customer inquiries and addressing logistics-related issues.
- **Budget Management**: Managing logistics budgets and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- **Quality Control**: Ensuring the quality of logistics services and products.
- **Process Improvement**: Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Qualifications:

- **Education**:
A bachelor's degree in a related field like supply chain management, business administration, or logistics is often required.
- **Skills**:
Strong organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential.
- **Experience**:
Previous experience in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field is beneficial.
- **Software Proficiency**:
Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems, and other relevant tools is often required.

In summary, a Logistics Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and cost-effective movement of goods and materials within an organization's supply chain, contributing to overall operational effectiveness.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 01/07/2025
Expected Start Date: 30/06/2025