Reports to
: Head of Supply Chain & Quality based at Australia
Location: Whitefield, Bangalore
About Knoxx Foods
Knoxx Foods is an Australian B2B food ingredient supplier importing premium food ingredients from global manufacturing partners and supplying ready-meal manufacturers and food-service distributors across Australia. As part of our growth strategy, we are strengthening our global supply chain capability by establishing a dedicated Supply Chain & Logistics function based at Bangalore, India.
Role Overview
The Supply Chain & Logistics Manager will own the end-to-end execution of Knoxx Foods' international supply chain, ensuring products move efficiently from supplier to warehouse.
This is a high-ownership role responsible for supplier coordination, production planning, international logistics, import/export compliance, freight optimisation and supply chain visibility.
The role will work independently while coordinating closely with suppliers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, clearing agents and the Australia-based Warehouse Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier & Production Management
- Manage purchase order execution and supplier follow-up.
- Coordinate production schedules, packaging readiness and dispatch planning.
- Ensure suppliers deliver in accordance with agreed timelines.
- Proactively resolve production and supply issues.
- Visit production bases as and when required.
International Logistics
- Manage end-to-end shipment execution.
- Coordinate with shipping lines, freight forwarders and clearing agents.
- Negotiate freight rates and optimise logistics costs.
- Manage shipment delays, rollovers and other supply disruptions.
Import & Export Compliance
- Ensure accuracy of all import/export documentation.
- Maintain compliance with Australian BICON requirements, US FDA regulations and applicable European import standards.
- Work closely with suppliers and logistics partners to minimise customs and clearance delays.