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 logistical 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. Job Type: Full-time 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