Role Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Senior logistics executive based out of Bangalore, India to work in a truly global environment that provides developmental opportunities for the incumbent who is eager to demonstrate the skills and experience in a challenging and fast paced soft commodities environment.
The Senior Logistics Executive is responsible for a timely, careful and efficient execution of the contracts subject to all internal and external regulations and procedures the candidate will function as a subject matter expert for current migration adhering to transition. This role will be part of a team responsible for execution using ITES and other ERP systems and will report to the Head of Logistics based out of Bangalore.
Key Accountabilities
• Create a separate file for each contract
• Check shipping periods of purchase contracts and make sure that full and correct shipping instructions will be given to our suppliers/agents
• Request follow-up of pre-shipment sample process, getting approvals on time
• Coordinate shipping schedules with suppliers/agents/buyers, checking pending shipments → follow up with suppliers/agents
• Deal with all kind of shipping problems (delays, equipment shortage, etc.)
• Check incoming shipping advices and enter all details into the system
• Create outgoing shipping advices and transmit them to buyers/agents
• Check incoming shipping documents on completeness and correctness
• Send copies of Bills of Lading to shipping agencies and ask for freight invoice • Check and book incoming freight invoices
• Book purchase invoice and give payment instructions to Finance Dept
• Issue invoice sale and covering letter and send documents to bank/buyer/agent for processing/payment
Skills
• Effective, clear and business communication skills
• Good presentation and demonstration skills, both written & verbal
• Computer proficiency- MS office (Intermediate Excel), ERP – Trade & logistics/ Sales& distribution
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