Logistics Optimization Jobs in Bangalore

Hiring: Import & Export Logistics Manager

Location: Kumbalagodu, Bengaluru

Industry: Energy / Telecom Projects

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end operational flow for moving goods from origin to destination, ensuring on-time delivery and consistent service levels.
• Manage planning, execution, and continuous improvement of supply chain activities to support business growth and customer requirements.
• Own inventory performance by monitoring stock levels, coordinating replenishment, and ensuring accurate records across warehouses and locations.
• Drive transportation and distribution execution, including carrier coordination, shipment scheduling, route planning, and delivery tracking.
• Optimize logistics processes by analyzing operational data, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with procurement, production, customer service, and warehouse teams to ensure seamless handoffs.
• Maintain compliance with applicable policies and operational standards, including safety, documentation, and service-quality requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as delivery lead time, order fulfillment accuracy, inventory turns, and cost-to-serve.
• Manage daily execution on-site in Bangalore, Karnataka, ensuring readiness of facilities, workforce alignment, and smooth operations.
• Support forecasting and planning cycles by providing insights on logistics capacity, lead times, and supply constraints.
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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven experience leading logistics or supply chain operations, with strong ownership of transportation, warehousing, and inventory control.
• Demonstrated ability to manage inventory health, including cycle counts, safety stock alignment, and root-cause resolution for discrepancies.
• Experience coordinating multi-stop distribution, shipment execution, carrier performance tracking, and exception handling.
• Strong analytical capability to evaluate performance metrics and translate findings into measurable process improvements.
• Competence with logistics and inventory systems (e.g., ERP/WMS/transport management workflows) and operational reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to align internal teams and external vendors.
• Ability to prioritize under time-sensitive conditions while maintaining accuracy in documentation and shipment details.
• Willingness to operate on-site in Bangalore, Karnataka, and manage day-to-day logistics execution.
• Working knowledge of logistics best practices and continuous improvement methodologies.
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Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage inbound/outbound logistics activities, ensuring correct quantities, documentation accuracy, and shipment readiness.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through routine checks, anomaly investigations, and coordination with warehouse teams for corrective actions.
• Develop and implement transportation and distribution plans to balance cost, speed, reliability, and service constraints.
• Track shipment status end-to-end, manage exceptions (delays, damages, misroutes), and implement preventive measures.
• Optimize logistics workflows by standardizing processes, improving handoffs, and reducing lead times and operational waste.
• Prepare operational reports for leadership, including KPI performance, cost trends, and improvement progress.
• Collaborate on forecasting and replenishment strategies by providing visibility into logistics capacity and expected transit performance.
• Coordinate with procurement and warehouse operations to ensure materials and finished goods are available when needed.
• Continuously evaluate carrier and vendor performance, negotiating improvements in reliability, service quality, and pricing where applicable.
• Ensure safety and compliance practices are followed in all logistics and warehouse-related activities.