Job Description – Assistant Manager (Logistics)
Job Title: Assistant Manager – Logistics
Department: Logistics / Supply Chain
Location: Vasai
Experience: 10+ Years
Qualification: Graduate in any discipline
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Logistics to manage end-to-end logistics and dispatch operations. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in transportation management, dispatch planning, warehouse coordination, vendor management, and ensuring timely deliveries while optimizing logistics costs.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily dispatch and logistics operations to ensure timely deliveries.
- Coordinate with Production, Stores, Sales, and Customers for smooth material movement.
- Plan and monitor transportation schedules and vehicle utilization.
- Manage transporters and negotiate freight rates to optimize logistics costs.
- Track shipments and ensure on-time delivery (OTIF).
- Ensure proper logistics documentation, including invoices, e-way bills, LR, POD, and dispatch records.
- Monitor inventory movement and coordinate with warehouse teams.
- Resolve delivery issues, transit damages, shortages, and customer complaints.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, safety, and company logistics procedures.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly logistics MIS reports.
- Lead and guide the logistics team to achieve operational targets.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of logistics, dispatch, transportation, and warehouse operations.
- Experience in transporter and vendor management.
- Knowledge of e-way bills, GST documentation, and dispatch processes.
- Strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and negotiation abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems.
- Team handling and leadership skills.
Preferred Industry
Manufacturing, Packaging, Printing, FMCG, or any production-based industry.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-Time Dispatch & Delivery (OTIF)
- Transportation Cost Control
- Dispatch Accuracy
- Vehicle Utilization
- Inventory Movement Efficiency
- Customer Complaint Resolution
- Vendor Performance
- Logistics MIS Accuracy
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
