Logistics Associate

Maxima Apparel; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxima Apparel is seeking a Junior/Associate in Gurgaon to support US-bound freight operations. The role blends day-to-day shipment coordination with basic KPI tracking, offering exposure to both operational and analytical aspects of global logistics.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in logistics, strong Excel skills, and comfort with US night shift hours to align with US business day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field (or equivalent).
• 1–3 years in logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain coordination — internships/entry-level roles count.
• Working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, basic formulas).
• Confirmed, ongoing comfort with US night shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate US-bound shipments: track PO/shipment status, liaise with customs brokers and freight forwarders on documentation (AWB, B/L, commercial invoice).
• Maintain shipment trackers and basic freight cost/OTIF logs in Excel, escalating delays or exceptions to senior staff.
• Support carrier and vendor coordination — rate quotes, booking confirmations, schedule changes — and help compile data for carrier scorecards.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Level: Junior/Associate, 1–3 years experience

Location/Hours: Gurgaon, US night shift ~8:00 PM–5:00 AM IST

Reports to: Director of Logistics

Role Summary

Entry-to-junior role supporting Maxima's US-bound freight operations. Blends day-to-day shipment/customs coordination with basic KPI tracking and reporting — good fit for someone early in a supply chain career who wants exposure to both the operational and analytical sides of global logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate US-bound shipments: track PO/shipment status, liaise with customs brokers and freight forwarders on documentation (AWB, B/L, commercial invoice), support inland trucking coordination from US ports to destination warehouses.
• Maintain shipment trackers and basic freight cost/OTIF logs in Excel, escalating delays or exceptions to senior staff.
• Support carrier and vendor coordination — rate quotes, booking confirmations, schedule changes — and help compile data for carrier scorecards.
• Assist with compliance documentation (HS code lookups, duty calculations, customs paperwork) under supervision, flagging gaps to senior team members.
• Build and maintain simple status reports/dashboards in Excel, assisting senior analysts with data pulls for freight spend and performance reviews.
• Work India-based night shift hours aligned to the US business day to enable real-time coordination with US-based stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years in logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain coordination — internships/entry-level roles count.
• Working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, basic formulas).
• Confirmed, ongoing comfort with US night shift hours.
• Strong written/verbal communication for cross-border coordination.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Exposure to customs regulation to US and Canada, LATAM, EU and UK.
• Basic exposure to Power BI, SQL, or dashboarding tools.