Logistics Manager

Konnect Agro Pvt. Ltd.; New Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Konnect Agro Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a logistics and transportation professional to manage daily operations, ensuring timely deliveries of temperature-sensitive fruits.

You will plan routes, coordinate with transporters and warehouses, and maintain accurate records while optimizing costs and performance. The role requires 3–6 years of logistics experience, strong analytical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to analyse logistics costs and KPIs.
• Excellent communication and coordination, capable of fast-paced startup environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day transportation, dispatch, delivery and logistics operations.
• Plan and coordinate movement of delicate exotic fruits with cold chain requirements.
• Coordinate with transporters, 3PLs, drivers, warehouses, farms and customers for timely deliveries.
• Plan delivery routes and schedules to optimize cost, time and vehicle utilization.
• Maintain records of dispatches, deliveries, costs, vehicle details and PODs.
• Track and minimize product damage, spoilage and losses.
• Ensure handling, loading, unloading, packaging and transport of temperature-sensitive products.
• Monitor logistics KPIs like on-time delivery and cost.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, food safety, transport regs and cold-chain standards.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements.

Skills

Logistics planning

Route optimization

Vendor management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Logistics/SCM/Operations

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day to day transportation, dispatch, delivery and logistics operations.
• Plan and coordinate the movement of delicate exotic fruits, while maintaining the required cold chain conditions.
• Coordinate with transporters, third-party logistics providers, drivers, warehouses, farms and customers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Plan delivery routes and transportation schedules to optimize cost, time, vehicle utilization and delivery efficiency.
• Maintain proper records of dispatches, deliveries, transportation costs, vehicle details and proof of delivery.
• Track and minimize product damage, spoilage, wastage and delivery related losses.
• Ensure proper handling, loading, unloading, packaging and transportation of temperature-sensitive products.
• Monitor logistics KPIs such as on-time delivery, transportation cost, vehicle utilization, delivery turnaround time and product loss.
• Ensure compliance with company SOPs, food safety requirements, transportation regulations, and cold-chain standards.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements to improve logistics efficiency.
• Prepare regular logistics reports and provide management with insights on costs, performance, delays and operational issues.

What youll need:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, FMCG, agriculture or cold-chain operations.
• Experience managing logistics operations for fresh produce, perishables or temperature sensitive products will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of transportation management, route planning, dispatch operations and vendor management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Ability to track and analyse logistics costs, delivery performance and operational KPIs.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple logistics activities and work effectively in a fast-paced start-up environment.