4,143 Distribution Logistics jobs in India

• Develop and implement comprehensive logistics and distribution strategies.
• Oversee transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and network optimization.
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with carriers and 3PL providers.
• Implement and leverage supply chain technologies (WMS, TMS).
• Drive cost reduction and efficiency improvements in the supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant logistics and transportation regulations.
• Lead and mentor the logistics and distribution team.
• Analyze supply chain performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and ensure business continuity.

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with a focus on logistics and distribution.
• Proven track record of optimizing logistics networks and reducing costs.
• Strong knowledge of transportation modes, warehousing operations, and inventory management.
• Experience with WMS, TMS, and other supply chain software.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage remote teams and projects effectively.

• Operate a commercial vehicle safely and efficiently, adhering to all traffic laws and company policies.
• Plan and execute delivery routes to maximize efficiency and minimize transit times.
• Load and unload goods with care, ensuring proper handling and securement of all items.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, reporting any mechanical issues or damages immediately.
• Maintain accurate logs of deliveries, mileage, and any discrepancies encountered.
• Provide exceptional customer service during delivery interactions, addressing client inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Uphold the company's reputation through punctuality, reliability, and courteous conduct.
• Assist with inventory management and stocktaking as needed.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the assigned delivery vehicle.

• Valid and clean Commercial Driving License (CDL) appropriate for the vehicle class.
• Proven experience as a delivery driver, preferably in a logistics or distribution environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Surat and surrounding road networks.
• Demonstrated ability to handle physical demands, including lifting and carrying goods.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance and safety procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Oversee all day-to-day warehouse operations, including receiving, warehousing, inventory control, order picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage and motivate a team of warehouse staff, including supervisors, forklift operators, and pickers/packers.
• Ensure accurate inventory management through regular cycle counts and stocktakes.
• Optimize warehouse layout and space utilization.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Manage the fleet of company vehicles and coordinate transportation logistics.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, carriers, and other third-party logistics providers.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and generate regular reports on operational performance.
• Implement lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational processes.
• Manage budgets and control operational expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and relevant industry standards.
• Train and develop warehouse staff to enhance their skills and performance.
• Resolve operational issues and customer inquiries promptly and effectively.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in logistics and warehousing operations, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Proven experience in optimizing warehouse efficiency and implementing lean methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management systems (WMS) and ERP systems.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics tracking.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with transportation management is a plus.

• Oversee day-to-day fleet operations, including scheduling, dispatch, and routing.
• Manage fleet maintenance programs, ensuring vehicles are operational and safe.
• Supervise and lead a team of drivers and fleet support staff.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal transportation regulations.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve fuel efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Monitor fleet performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement and manage driver safety programs and training initiatives.
• Oversee accident investigation and claims management processes.
• Contribute to operational budget planning and financial management.

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in fleet operations management.
• Proven experience in managing large commercial vehicle fleets.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, DOT regulations, and safety standards.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in fleet management software and data analysis.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with logistics and transportation planning.

Role : Logistics Management

Location : Banjarahills

Experience : Fresher or Experience

Job Description :

• Team of inventory or warehouse

• Manages inventory tracking system to record deliveries, shipments and stock levels.

• Evaluates deliveries, shipments and product levels to improve inventory control procedures.

• Analyzes daily product and supply levels to anticipate inventory problems and shortages.

• Manages schedules of employees, deliveries and shipments to optimize operations.

• Communicates with inventory employees to meet business goals and address personnel issues.

• Develops business relationships with suppliers and clients.

• Proposes strategies to reduce costs and improve procedures of supply chain logistics.

• Monitors demand and analyzes data to anticipate future supply and logistical needs.

• Reports on inventory levels, supply chain progress, procedural efficiency and personnel issues to upper management.

1. Sales Force Effectiveness.

Sales application management.

Sales Team Expense Approval

1. *Supply Chain Management:*

2. Oversee the entire supply chain process, from procurement to delivery of products.

3. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods.

4. Streamline processes to minimize lead times and reduce costs in the supply chain.

5. Implement inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and minimize wastage.

6. *Logistics:*

7. Manage transportation and distribution operations to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.

8. Optimize logistics routes and modes of transportation to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

9. Monitor and track shipments to ensure they reach their destinations on time and in good condition.

10. Address any issues or delays in the logistics process promptly to minimize disruptions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• total work: 5 years (Preferred)
• Warehouse distribution: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English, Hindi, Marathi (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

A. Job Objective

• Ensuring adherence to safety and compliance to Environmental & Regulatory policies and process related to Logistics and distribution including International Trade Compliance.
• Responsible for International multimodal Freight Forwarding and Customs Clearance, Freight benchmarking, Negotiations and Contracting.
• Key KPIs include OTDIF, DOH, Per'000 Capsules Transportation Cost, Transit Lead Time reduction, Budgeted Despatch Targets, Avoidance of Premium Freight, detention & demurrage cost.
• Liaise & negotiate with service partners (3/4PL, consultants, CHAs, transporters, Technology partners etc.).
• Supervise, coach and train logistics & warehouse workforce.
• Maintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement /propose improvements.
• Ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Practices and propose changes.
• Working on Cost reduction and process improvement projects.

B. Primary responsibilities

• Responsible to implement process and controls to efficiently manage the physical material flows (reception, put away, kitting, shipping) and always to keep physical and system flows aligned.
• Developing, contracting and onboarding reputed service partners like Carriers, 3PL WH partners, CHAs, Freight Forwarders by following stipulated process and protocols.
• Monitoring and analysing factors impacting ocean freight, fuel, storage, detention, demurrage etc. and actions to avoid / minimise impact.
• Keeping track of Budget vs Actuals sales and releasing periodic updates to management.
• Liase with Site Logistics, CSR & Sales Team for despatch schedule and sales clearances.
• Responsible for ensuring container booking, trailer arrangements and customs clearance for exports / imports. Supporting site teams in case of domestic shipments vehicle placement issues.
• Handling customs queries on matters related to EXIM, DGFT, Customs and associated Govt. agencies.
• Addressing Logistics issues and concerns discussed in periodic reviews with Site Logistic teams to meet monthly despatch targets. Identifying the Root Causes and working with the internal stakeholders on corrective/preventive actions. Follow up on these actions and participate in their realization.
• Keeping track of delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.
• Support in handling customer complaints with RC and CAPA on account of Logistics Operations including damage, pilferage, accidents etc. along with lodgement to settlement of claims, reverse logistics if any.
• Adherence to policies and its implementation related to quarantine of non-conforming material and follow up non-conformity resolution.
• Maintain metrics (OTDIF, DOH, SLOB, Delivery Performance) and analyze data to assess functional performance and implement improvement projects related to imports and exports.
• Ensuring timely payments to service providers as per the terms of payment.
• Working on digital transformation projects like TMS, WMS, Lighthouse, OTDIF enabler, Dashboards, RPA (export documentation) etc and ensuring its optimum utilisation.
• Support in Annual Budgeting exercise for Logistics and warehousing.
• Conducting Vendor Performance Evaluation and review the score with service partners on quarterly basis.
• Supporting various projects on factory expansion & new factory commissioning through active cross functional collaboration.
• Ensuring standard operating procedures are followed and propose for Review / Redesign & Simplify standard operating procedures with change in business dynamics and need.
• Support in Network Optimisation Studies and building Logistics & Warehousing models resulting into cost saving, reduction of lead time, improvement in service.
• Working on carbon emission reduction initiatives of the organisation as part of Sustainability.
• SAP Knowledge preferred

People Development:

• Drive a performance driven culture in the team by timely monitoring, review of performance parameters and feedback to the team members
• Contribute towards development of talent for the department by providing subordinates with adequate exposure and growth opportunities to enable readiness for higher roles
• Provide a long-term vision to the team, set yearly objectives and targets, support and coach in achieving these targets and objectives, perform performance appraisals, reward and recognize merits, set and follow up team members development plans and induction program for newcomers.
• Actively participate in HR initiatives to drive overall employee engagement and motivation

Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role holder from time to time as a standalone project or regular work. The same would be suitably represented in the Primary responsibilities and agreed between the incumbent, reporting officer and HR.

Key Result Areas

1. OTDIF

2. Meeting Sales Budget Despatch Target.

3. Inventory Control (DOH) & Accuracy.

4. Per KG Transportation Cost

5. Transit Lead Times and Servicing.

6. Cost savings through projects in collaboration with Cross Functional teams such Procurement/ Excellence/ Operations team/IT.

7. Adherence to policies and regulations of organisation.

Role Overview

The Logistics Manager will be responsible for overseeing, managing, and optimizing the company’s logistics and supply chain operations. This includes managing transportation, warehousing, distribution, and inventory while ensuring cost efficiency, timely delivery, compliance with regulations, and high service levels to customers. The role also involves developing logistics strategies aligned with business goals and driving continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics & Operations Management

• Plan, manage, and monitor all inbound and outbound logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and finished goods to internal and external customers.
• Oversee warehouse efficiency, inventory control, and storage optimization.
• Develop and implement logistics policies, procedures, and performance metrics.

Cost & Process Optimization

• Optimize logistics costs through vendor negotiations, route planning, and load optimization.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce lead times and enhance efficiency.
• Monitor and control logistics budgets, ensuring alignment with financial targets.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company requirements related to logistics, transport, and import/export.
• Implement safety standards in logistics and warehousing operations.

Team & Vendor Management

• Lead and supervise logistics staff, warehouse teams, and drivers.
• Manage and evaluate third-party logistics (3PL) providers, freight forwarders, and transporters.
• Foster strong relationships with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders.

Technology & Reporting

• Utilize ERP/WMS/TMS systems for logistics planning, execution, and reporting.
• Track KPIs such as on-time delivery, transportation costs, inventory accuracy, and warehouse efficiency.
• Prepare regular MIS reports for management review.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of supply chain management, transportation, and warehousing best practices.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP, WMS, and MS Office applications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10 + years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations management.
• Experience in medical devices, pharma industry will be preferred.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale logistics operations and teams.