Assistant Logistics Manager

Crescendo Global Leadership Hiring India; Mukerian; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescendo Global Leadership Hiring India is seeking an Assistant Manager – Logistics & Store (Procurement) for our client in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. The role requires 4+ years in inbound logistics, direct procurement logistics, or material management, with strong supplier coordination and transporter management capabilities to ensure uninterrupted production.

You will oversee end-to-end material movement, inventory flow, and logistics KPIs, contribute to cost optimization, and drive Kaizen

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in inbound logistics, direct procurement logistics, supply chain, or material management.
• Experience in Automotive / Tractor / Agricultural Equipment / Auto Component manufacturing sectors preferred.
• Strong supplier coordination and transporter management experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of direct material movement and inbound logistics.
• Proficient in inventory management, transit stock, and material availability.
• Experience in freight cost optimization and logistics KPI monitoring.
• Proficient in MIS, MS Excel, ERP/SAP, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end inbound logistics and material movement from direct suppliers to the plant.
• Coordinate with suppliers and transporters for dispatches, vehicle placement, delivery schedules, delays, and shortages.
• Monitor material availability, transit stock, pending deliveries, and inventory flow to support uninterrupted production.
• Ensure timely material availability at the plant and point of use, coordinating closely with PPC, Stores, Production, and Purchase.
• Monitor supplier and transporter performance, delivery adherence, logistics KPIs, and service levels.
• Identify opportunities for freight cost optimization, vehicle utilization, route planning, and logistics efficiency.
• Prepare logistics MIS and drive Kaizen/continuous improvement initiatives related to material flow, delivery reliability, and cost reduction.

Skills

Supplier coordination

Transporter management

Data analysis

Inventory management

Inbound logistics

Direct material movement

Logistics KPI monitoring

Education

B.E./B.Tech./Mechanical/Automobile/Production

Diploma in Industrial Engineering

Supply Chain / Logistics degree

Tools

MS Excel

ERP/SAP

MIS

Job description

Assistant Manager Logistics & Store – Procurement- 4+ Years - Hoshiarpur

We are looking for a Senior Engineer / Assistant Manager – Logistics & Store – Procurement with 4+ years of experience in Inbound Logistics, Direct Procurement Logistics, Supply Chain, or Material Management. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in supplier coordination, transporter management, inbound material movement, inventory flow, and plant logistics, preferably within the Automotive, Tractor, Agricultural Equipment, or Auto Component manufacturing industry. Location: Hoshiarpur, Punjab

Responsibilities

1. Manage end-to-end inbound logistics and material movement from direct suppliers to the plant.
2. Coordinate with suppliers and transporters for dispatches, vehicle placement, delivery schedules, delays, and shortages.
3. Monitor material availability, transit stock, pending deliveries, and inventory flow to support uninterrupted production.
4. Ensure timely material availability at the plant and point of use, coordinating closely with PPC, Stores, Production, and Purchase.
5. Monitor supplier and transporter performance, delivery adherence, logistics KPIs, and service levels.
6. Identify opportunities for freight cost optimization, vehicle utilization, route planning, and logistics efficiency.
7. Prepare logistics MIS and drive Kaizen/continuous improvement initiatives related to material flow, delivery reliability, and cost reduction.

Requirements

1. 4+ years of relevant experience in Inbound Logistics, Direct Procurement Logistics, Supply Chain, Material Management, or Plant Logistics.
2. Experience in Automotive / Tractor / Agricultural Equipment / Auto Component / Manufacturing industries preferred.
3. Strong experience in supplier coordination and transporter management.
4. Hands‑on understanding of direct material movement and inbound logistics.
5. Good knowledge of inventory management, material shortages, transit stock, delivery schedules, and line-side material availability.
6. Experience in freight cost optimization, vehicle utilization, and logistics KPI monitoring.
7. Strong knowledge of MIS, MS Excel, ERP/SAP, logistics tracking, and data analysis.
8. Education: B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical, Automobile, Production, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related discipline.

What is in it for you

1. Opportunity to work in a plant-level logistics and supply chain role with significant operational responsibility.
2. Exposure to supplier, transporter, procurement, production, and material management functions.
3. Opportunity to drive cost optimization and process improvement initiatives.
4. Scope to work on Kaizen, logistics efficiency, and continuous improvement projects.
5. Strong career opportunity within the manufacturing and supply chain domain.

Disclaimer: Crescendo Global specializes in Senior to C-level niche recruitment. We are passionate about empowering job seekers and employers with an engaging memorable job search and leadership hiring experience. Crescendo Global does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

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