Export Officer - Logistics

Cygnet Global; Madurai District; On-site; INR 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet Global is seeking a Logistics Coordinator in Maddur, Karnataka. You will support the Logistics Manager in coordinating export and import activities, ensuring timely shipments and proper documentation.

The role requires collaboration with production, planning, and warehouse teams, plus strong MS Office and analytical skills. Fresh graduates with a logistics interest are welcome for a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in any discipline, preferably Logistics, or a final-year student.
• Diploma in Export-Import Management is an added advantage.
• Strategic and analytical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support the Logistics Manager and logistics executives/supervisors in managing export and import activities, ensuring timely shipments and accurate documentation.
• Learn to identify and apply important strategies and business processes related to logistics and exports.
• Assist the management team with daily operational and administrative tasks.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, and Warehouse teams to ensure goods are available for shipment on time.
• Prepare complete documentation for bag export shipments and follow up with CHA for SB checklists and filing.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders for Shipping Instructions (SI) and Form 13 for each container.
• Prepare cost sheets for preferential certificates for export shipments and maintain relevant records.
• Maintain a register of vendor bills and assist Finance with payment processing.

Job description

Job Summary

Location: Maddur, Karnataka

Purpose of the Role: To support the Logistics Manager and the logistics executives/supervisors in effectively managing export and import activities of the company, ensuring timely shipments, accurate documentation, compliance, coordination, and smooth logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities
• Learn to identify and apply important strategies and business processes related to logistics and exports.
• Support the management team with daily operational and administrative tasks.
• Understand the daily processes of different departments and coordinate closely with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support to the Logistics function.
• Understand and perform assigned duties and responsibilities effectively.
• Participate in the company strategic planning and execution.
• Assist the manager in performance evaluation, report preparation, data analysis, and MIS reporting.
• Research and recommend ways to reduce logistics costs and improve profitability.
• Prepare presentations and support management meetings and MIS activities.

Key Tasks

• Suggest improvements in logistics processes and backend support for assigned export activities.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Planning, and Warehouse teams to ensure goods are available for shipment on time, including bag loading, factory stuffing, and CFS movement.
• Prepare complete documentation for bag export shipments; follow up with the CHA for Shipping Bill (SB) checklist and filing, and coordinate with the freight forwarder for Shipping Instructions (SI) and Form 13 for each container.
• Cross-check the Shipping Bill checklist for all bag export shipments and ensure proper SB filing with the appropriate HS code and tariff. Follow up on E-FCR and maintain export registers.
• Coordinate export container loading, including 7-point inspection, RFID sealing, photographs, trailer-out formalities, and provide timely updates to the reporting manager and department HOD.
• Prepare cost sheets for preferential certificates for export shipments to specific destinations to facilitate applicable duty exemption benefits, and support the concerned team member.
• Maintain a register of all vendor bills, submit bills to Finance for accounting and payment processing, and follow up on payment status.

Related Behaviors / Skills

• Basic knowledge of management execution or a similar field.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office and other common computer applications.
• Strong verbal and written presentation skills.
• Effective communication and computational skills.
• Diligence, integrity, and willingness to acknowledge and correct mistakes.

Qualification Functional Skills

• Bachelor degree in any discipline, preferably Logistics, or a final-year student.
• Diploma in Export-Import Management is an added advantage.
• Strategic and analytical thinking skills.
• Strong ability to identify weaknesses in processes and organizational structures.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good presentation skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Confidence and ability to contribute to and support organizational change.

Performance Indicators

• Establish systems and routines to continuously improve the logistics process.
• Promote positive changes and process improvements.
• Develop a problem-solving culture.
• Empower and support teammates.
• Optimize the supply chain and value chain.

Job Type: Full time

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