Executive - Logistics

Coats; Thrissur; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Coats is seeking an Executive – Logistics in Ambasamudram to manage logistics, production planning, warehousing, and dispatch operations. The role focuses on safe, compliant, and efficient movement of raw materials and finished goods, ensuring inventory discipline and on-time deliveries through strong cross-functional coordination.

The ideal candidate will coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, and planning teams, leverage SAP for material flow, and support ISO/GRS audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or MBA in Logistics or Supply Chain is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and analytical ability are essential.
• Experience in production planning, warehousing, inventory management, and logistics operations is expected.
• Exposure to ISO, 5S, GOTS, and GRS systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machine-wise spinning and twisting plans based on demand and material availability.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, QAD, Procurement, and Planning teams to ensure plan adherence.
• Manage raw material, IUT, sourced yarn, and finished goods receipts in SAP with documentation.
• Ensure FIFO and proper storage of materials in the warehouse.
• Support ISO/GRS audits and safety compliance in daily operations.
• Prepare monthly reports including inventory and warehousing metrics.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical ability

Cross-functional coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree / MBA in Logistics or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP PP/MM/SD modules

Job description

• Additional supply chain management qualifications.

Job Description

Job Title: Executive – Logistics

Location: Ambasamudram

Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials. These critical solutions are used to create a wide range of products, including ones that provide safety and protection for people, data and the environment.

Trusted by the world's leading companies to deliver crucial, innovative, and sustainable solutions, we provide value-adding products including apparel, footwear and speciality threads.

With a proud heritage dating back more than 250 years and a spirit of evolution to constantly stay ahead of changing market needs, we have operations across 50 countries with a workforce of over 17,000, serving our customers worldwide.

Principal Accountabilities

• Prepare machine‑wise spinning and twisting plans based on demand and raw material availability.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, QAD, Procurement, and Planning teams to ensure plan adherence and material readiness.
• Manage raw material, IUT, sourced yarn, and finished goods receipts in SAP with accurate documentation and reconciliation.
• Ensure FIFO, proper identification, and systematic storage of materials in the warehouse.
• Support GRS documentation, including recycled RM receipts, BLs, shipping bills, and Intertek portal uploads.
• Monitor daily production plan vs actual and support dispatch commitments.
• Finalize daily dispatch plans, coordinate truck requirements, and support export/domestic invoicing.
• Conduct safety briefings, report hazards/near misses, and ensure safe loading/unloading and proper MHE usage.
• Prepare monthly reports including HSN reconciliation, warehouse statements, SLOB reports, MB52 vs HU reconciliation, and EcoVerde data.
• Upload quarterly physical inventory into SAP and support ISO/GRS audit requirements.
• Consolidate export requirements, coordinate weekly with export planners, and support PO finalization.
• Raise NGIP requests for new codes and coordinate Master Data template preparation.

Education, Qualifications & Experience

• Any bachelor’s degree / MBA in Logistics or Supply Chain (preferred).
• 4–7 years of experience in supply chain roles.
• Knowledge of SAP PP/MM/SD modules.
• Strong Excel skills, analytical ability, judgment, and problem‑solving capability.
• Experience in production planning, warehousing, inventory management, and logistics operations.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads.
• Exposure to ISO, 5S, GOTS, and GRS systems.
• Strong coordination and cross‑functional communication skills.

Desirable

• Additional supply chain management qualifications.

At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.

Profile Description

Role Purpose-

To execute and coordinate logistics, production planning, warehousing, and dispatch operations for Ambasamudram. The role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient movement of raw materials and finished goods, supports production planning accuracy, maintains inventory discipline, and enables timely customer deliveries through strong cross‑functional coordination.