CARE9 | Izatech Labs Pvt. Ltd.

Head – International Logistics

Global Pharmaceutical & Medical Supply Chain | Senior Leadership Role

Key Responsibilities

1. International Logistics Strategy & Leadership

▪ Develop and implement global logistics strategies aligned with CARE9's business and expansion objectives.

▪ Establish efficient international supply chain networks across West Africa, Europe, and South America.

▪ Lead logistics planning for new market entries and international expansion projects.

▪ Drive logistics cost optimisation and operational efficiency initiatives across all corridors.

▪ Build and lead a capable logistics team as the function scales with business growth.

2. International Freight & Transportation Management

▪ Manage air, sea, road, and multimodal transportation operations across all active corridors.

▪ Negotiate contracts and rates with freight forwarders, shipping lines, airlines, and logistics service providers globally.

▪ Ensure timely shipment execution, delivery performance, and proactive exception management.

▪ Monitor freight costs, transit times, and carrier performance with a continuous improvement mindset.

▪ Manage cold chain and temperature-sensitive logistics requirements for pharmaceutical products.

3. Customs Compliance & Trade Regulations

▪ Oversee international import and export activities across all corridors in full regulatory compliance.

▪ Manage customs clearance processes across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously.

▪ Review and approve all shipping documentation including:

– Commercial Invoices and Packing Lists

– Certificates of Origin

– Bills of Lading and Airway Bills

– Insurance Certificates

– Import/Export Permits and Licences





– Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Import/Export Declarations

▪ Monitor and interpret changes in customs duties, tariffs, and trade agreements across active markets.

▪ Coordinate with customs authorities and government agencies in India, West Africa, Europe, and South America.

▪ Maintain compliance with:

– Indian DGFT / Foreign Trade Policy requirements

– FDA Ghana, NAFDAC, and ECOWAS pharmaceutical import/export regulations

– EU MDR/IVDR and WHO GDP standards for European corridor flows

– ANVISA, INVIMA, and ANMAT requirements for South American markets

– Medical device import/export regulations across all jurisdictions

– Quality standards, certifications, and serialisation/traceability requirements

4. Vendor & Stakeholder Management

▪ Manage and develop relationships with global logistics partners including:

– Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers

– Shipping Companies and Airlines

– Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PL) and Fulfilment Partners

– Government Agencies and Regulatory Bodies

– Insurance Providers

▪ Evaluate, onboard, and performance-manage vendors using structured KPI frameworks.

▪ Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to ensure uninterrupted supply across all markets.

▪ Support DIHOC-CARE9 Ghana JV logistics requirements and military/institutional hospital supply chains.

5.



Supply Chain Planning & Inventory

▪ Collaborate with demand planning teams to align logistics capacity with inventory requirements.

▪ Optimise warehousing and fulfilment centre operations at CARE9HUB locations.

▪ Implement inventory control systems to minimise stock-outs and excess holdings across markets.

▪ Establish and monitor supply chain KPIs, SLAs, and performance dashboards.

▪ Support last-mile delivery planning for hospitals, pharmacies, and institutional clients.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

▪ 5+ years of progressive experience in international logistics, with at least 2 years in a senior leadership role.

▪ Demonstrated experience managing pharmaceutical and/or medical device logistics across international corridors.

▪ Hands-on expertise in multi-jurisdiction customs compliance and import/export documentation.

▪ Proven track record in freight negotiation, vendor management, and supply chain cost optimisation.

▪ Strong command of WHO GDP guidelines and pharmaceutical cold chain requirements.

▪ Experience working across International supply chain

Preferred

▪ MBA or postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, or International Business.

▪ Qualified certifications: IATA Dangerous Goods, FIATA Diploma, Customs House Agent (CHA) licence, or equivalent.

▪ Direct experience with European & African pharmaceutical regulatory frameworks.

▪ Working knowledge of ERP/HIMS platforms and logistics analytics tools.

please contact @ [email protected] and phone number: +91-XXXXXXXXXX

Pay: ₹55,211.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Head International Logistics (India)
🏢 Izatech Labs Private
📍 India