Key Responsibilities of a Logistics Manager Commodity Trading

1. Shipment Planning & Execution

- Plan and coordinate domestic and international shipments.
- Ensure timely movement of commodities from suppliers to buyers.
- Monitor shipment schedules and proactively address delays.
- Coordinate vessel, container, rail, road, and warehouse operations.

2. Freight & Transportation Management

- Negotiate freight rates with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and transport providers.
- Optimize transportation costs while maintaining service quality.
- Arrange bookings for vessels, containers, and inland transportation.
- Track freight costs and prepare logistics cost reports.

3. Supply Chain Coordination

- Liaise with:
- Traders
- Suppliers
- Buyers
- Warehouses
- Shipping lines
- Inspection agencies
- Banks (for trade documentation)

- Ensure smooth coordination between all stakeholders.

4. Inventory & Warehouse Management

- Monitor warehouse inventory levels.
- Coordinate storage, handling, and dispatch of commodities.
- Ensure proper stock reconciliation.
- Minimize storage costs and losses.

6. Contract Execution

- Execute logistics activities as per trade contracts.
- Ensure shipment terms comply with:
- FOB
- CIF
- CFR
- FCA
- DAP
- EXW

- Coordinate loading and discharge schedules.

7. Risk Management

- Identify logistics risks including:
- Shipment delays




- Port congestion
- Demurrage
- Detention
- Cargo damage
- Documentation discrepancies

- Develop mitigation plans.
- Coordinate insurance claims when required.

8. Cost Control

- Monitor logistics budgets.
- Analyze freight and handling costs.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Minimize demurrage, detention, and storage charges.

9. Performance Monitoring

- Track logistics KPIs such as:
- On-time shipment percentage
- Freight cost per metric ton
- Demurrage costs
- Documentation accuracy
- Transit time
- Delivery performance

- Prepare management reports and dashboards.

10. Vendor & Service Provider Management

- Develop and maintain relationships with:
- Shipping lines
- Freight forwarders
- Customs brokers
- Transporters
- Warehousing partners

- Evaluate vendor performance and negotiate contracts.

11. Digital Systems & Reporting

- Maintain logistics records in ERP and trade management systems.
- Update shipment tracking dashboards.
- Generate logistics and operational reports.
- Support process automation initiatives.

12. Continuous Improvement

- Streamline logistics processes.
- Implement best practices in supply chain management.
- Improve visibility across the supply chain.
- Enhance operational efficiency through technology and data analytics.

📌 Logistics Manager (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Torq Commodities
📍 Navi Mumbai