Senior Logistics Coordinator job in Gurugram, Haryana, India

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the worlds most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, were working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the worlds biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.

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The Sr. Logistics Coordinator is responsible for managing efficient and cost-effective transportation, storage, and distribution of goods. They ensure on-time delivery of finished goods in accordance with company and customer expectations while maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations.

This position is part of the Global Supply Chain Management and will be located at the Gurgaon site.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics operation at 3PL including shipping, receiving, warehousing, and transportation. Track and monitor shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolve issues such as delays, damages, or customs problems.
• Liaise with suppliers, freight forwarders, carriers, and warehouse teams to arrange pick-up, delivery, and storage of goods. Ensure compliance with transportation, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage logistics software systems (e.g., SAP, WMS, and ERP) for order tracking, inventory control, and shipping records. Resolve discrepancies and complaints related to shipping or inventory.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as sales, procurement, and customer service to meet delivery deadlines. Knowledge of preparing invoices and uploading them on the GeM portal.
• Check all vendor invoices as per rate agreement, upload them on the portal, take necessary approvals to process payments, and follow up with finance for processing the payments.
• Track demo instruments, prepare documents through SAP for the movements, and follow up with the carrier for the delivery.
• Share weekly inventory reports with all stakeholders (download reports from SAP and identify short shelf-life inventory and share).
• Follow up with vendors and collect provisions, sharing them with the finance team every month before closing.
• Familiarity in handling internal and external audits.
• Experience in developing SOPs and process flows.

Trade Compliance:

• Manage import/export operations in India related to, but not limited to, the Harmonized Schedule classification, valuation, and country of origin determination of Cepheids products.
• Analyze and interpret Indian Customs regulations and maintain current knowledge of changes.
• Maintain standards and processes for Cepheid in the APAC region as they relate to the inbound and outbound movement of goods and the oversight of customs brokers.
• Work closely with the Danaher Compliance team on regulatory updates and ongoing monitoring of compliance risk in the APAC region.
• Provide regulatory consultation and communication to stakeholders in various business functions.
• Experience with Global Trade Solution management systems and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of duty drawback and RODTEP process.
• Good to have OSGT knowledge (Vendor and customer codes screening in OSGT, removing trade blocks).
• Maintaining DSR reports.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience OR Masters degree with 3 years of experience.
• Overall, 7-10 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain coordination, including 3 years experience overseeing import operations, including customs brokers in India.
• Strong knowledge of freight and logistics documentation, international shipping (if applicable), and warehousing.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, are a must.
• Working understanding of WMS, Agile, lifecycle management, production management, and KANBAN systems.
• Excellent global communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to details and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with customs regulations, incoterms, and compliance requirements is a plus.

Cepheid, a Danaher company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at

Join our winning team today. Together, well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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