Deputy Logistics Manager

Confidential - Oil and Gas; Khopoli; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential - Oil and Gas seeks a Deputy Logistics Manager to supervise end-to-end logistics operations across India and internationally. You will manage imports/exports, customs clearance, and vendor relations, while controlling freight costs and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires 7–10 years in logistics, strong leadership, and expertise in sea/air freight, GST/E-Way Bill, and DGFT procedures. ERP and Excel skills are essential for reporting and cost control.

Qualifications

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in logistics and supply chain operations.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in a supervisory or team management role.
• Strong knowledge of Indian customs clearance procedures.
• Extensive experience in international sea freight and air freight.
• Knowledge of GST, E-Way Bill and DGFT procedures.
• Experience managing logistics vendors and cost control.
• Proficient in MS Excel, ERP systems and logistics reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end logistics operations including import/export.
• Plan and coordinate international and domestic shipments.
• Negotiate freight rates with carriers and forwarders.
• Ensure GST, E-Way Bill and state border compliance.
• Monitor KPIs and optimize logistics costs.
• Lead and develop logistics staff and implement SOPs.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor negotiation

Analytical abilities

Multi-priority management

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate in Logistics or related field

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Mumbai Khopoli, India
Department: Logistics & Supply Chain
Reporting To: Logistics Manager / Head of Supply Chain

Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Logistics Manager to oversee and manage end-to-end logistics operations, including customs clearance, international sea and air freight, domestic transportation, interstate movement and logistics documentation.

The candidate will be responsible for supervising logistics activities, managing vendors, controlling freight costs, ensuring customs and regulatory compliance, and ensuring timely and cost-effective movement of goods across India and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics Operations Management

• Manage end-to-end import and export logistics operations.
• Plan and coordinate international and domestic shipments.
• Oversee sea freight, air freight and road transportation activities.
• Ensure timely collection, customs clearance and delivery of shipments.
• Monitor shipment schedules, identify delays and implement corrective actions.
• Establish effective logistics processes and operational controls.

Customs & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee import and export customs clearance activities.
• Ensure compliance with Indian Customs regulations, DGFT requirements and applicable trade regulations.
• Manage coordination with CHAs, customs brokers and relevant government authorities.
• Review and verify customs documentation, including Bill of Entry, Shipping Bill,commercial invoices and packing lists.
• Ensure proper classification, valuation, applicable customs duty and documentation.
• Resolve customs clearance issues and prevent unnecessary demurrage, detention and storage costs.

Sea Freight & Air Freight Management

• Manage international sea and air freight operations.
• Negotiate freight rates with shipping lines, airlines and freight forwarders.
• Evaluate freight quotations and select cost-effective logistics solutions.
• Manage shipment bookings, cargo schedules and delivery commitments.
• Monitor ETD, ETA, transit times and overall shipment performance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with logistics service providers.

Domestic Transportation & State Border Clearances

• Oversee interstate transportation and goods movement across India.
• Ensure compliance with GST, E-Way Bill and applicable state-specific transportation requirements.
• Supervise preparation and verification of invoices, delivery challans and transportation documents.
• Coordinate with transporters to ensure smooth movement across state borders.
• Resolve transit delays, documentation discrepancies and vehicle detention issues.
• Ensure proper documentation for movement of goods between warehouses, plants and customer locations.

Vendor & Cost Management

• Manage transporters, freight forwarders, CHAs, shipping lines and other logistics vendors.
• Negotiate transportation and freight rates.
• Review logistics costs and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Monitor demurrage, detention, storage and additional transportation expenses.
• Evaluate vendor performance through service quality, cost and delivery KPIs.
• Develop alternative logistics solutions to improve operational efficiency.

Team Management & Reporting

• Supervise and guide logistics coordinators and operational staff.
• Allocate daily activities and monitor team performance.
• Maintain shipment trackers, logistics dashboards and management reports.
• Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery, customs clearance turnaround time and transportation costs.
• Conduct regular operational reviews and resolve escalated issues.
• Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and improve logistics processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in logistics and supply chain operations.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in a supervisory or team management role.
• Strong practical knowledge of Indian customs clearance procedures.
• Extensive experience in international sea freight and air freight.
• Strong knowledge of interstate transportation and state border documentation.
• Good understanding of GST, E-Way Bills, import/export regulations and DGFT procedures.
• Experience managing logistics vendors, freight negotiations and operational costs.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, ERP systems and logistics reporting.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent vendor negotiation and cost-control skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and critical shipments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to develop processes and improve operational efficiency

Preferred Experience

• Experience in industrial gases, chemicals, engineering or project cargo logistics.
• Knowledge of dangerous goods transportation and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing international and domestic supply chain operations.
• Experience implementing logistics SOPs, shipment tracking and KPI reporting.