Export Logistics Management

- Plan and manage international shipments from factory to customer destination.
- Coordinate container bookings with shipping lines and freight forwarders.
- Ensure timely despatch of export orders according to customer schedules.
- Optimize container utilization and freight costs.
- Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve logistics issues or delays.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

- Liaise with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers (CHA), transporters, and warehouse teams.
- Coordinate with production, planning, and sales teams to ensure shipment readiness.
- Communicate shipment schedules and updates to overseas customers and distributors.
- Resolve shipment discrepancies, customs issues, and logistics-related customer concerns.

Cost & Performance Management

- Negotiate freight rates and service contracts with logistics partners.
- Monitor logistics costs and identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Evaluate carrier performance based on transit time, reliability, and service quality.
- Prepare logistics budgets and monitor adherence.

Inventory & Supply Chain

- Coordinate with factory teams to ensure timely container loading.
- Monitor inventory availability for export orders.
- Ensure efficient loading plans to maximize container capacity and minimize damage during transit.

Reporting & Process Improvement

- Track key logistics KPIs such as on-time shipment,



freight cost, transit time, container utilization, and delivery performance.
- Prepare MIS reports for management.
- Identify process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with company quality, safety, and export procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

- Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business, Commerce, or a related field.
- Currently handling 50 shipments per month.
- 5-7 years of experience in export logistics or international supply chain management.
- Experience in tile industry is highly preferred.
- Experience managing international shipments across multiple countries and regions.

Required Skills

- Solid knowledge of international shipping, freight forwarding, and customs procedures, LC procedures.
- Experience in freight negotiation and vendor management.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong planning, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- On-time export shipment percentage
- Freight cost optimization and logistic cost saving
- Container utilization efficiency
- Documentation accuracy
- Customs clearance turnaround time
- Export order fulfilment rate
- Customer SatisfactionRole & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

📌 Export Logistic Manager (Gujarat)
🏢 Sunshine Tiles
📍 Gujarat