Logistics Officer - India

Cablex Pty Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cablex Pty Ltd is seeking a Logistics Officer to join its India team. You will coordinate international inbound shipments, manage freight quotations and collaborate with suppliers, freight forwarders and internal teams to improve delivery performance and reduce costs.

The role requires 3–5 years of international logistics experience, knowledge of Incoterms and compliance procedures, and proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, Excel and Power BI. You will contribute to continuous supply chain improvement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in international logistics, freight forwarding, procurement or supply chain coordination.
• Strong knowledge of international air and sea freight, Incoterms, import/export compliance and customs documentation.
• Experience working with freight forwarders and logistics providers, including shipment consolidation and freight cost optimisation.
• Knowledge of Free Trade Agreements and duty concession schemes is highly desirable.
• Experience using ERP/MRP or freight management systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Power BI experience is an advantage.
• Experience preparing logistics KPIs, management reports and cost-reduction analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international inbound shipments for timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Obtain and evaluate freight quotations; recommend transport solutions.
• Work with suppliers and freight forwarders to consolidate shipments and reduce costs.
• Support procurement activities: PO issuance, supplier follow-up, material availability.
• Ensure import/export documentation, Incoterms, tariff codes and customs compliance.
• Support FTAs and duty concession schemes to maximise duty savings.
• Maintain certificates of origin, duty exemptions and trade compliance records.
• Monitor supplier and freight forwarder performance; identify risks and improvements.
• Prepare logistics KPI reports, freight cost analyses and cost-saving recommendations.
• Identify continuous improvement initiatives to improve freight efficiency and supply chain performance.
• Build relationships with suppliers, customs brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Support development of logistics hubs as the business grows.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Freight forwarding

Procurement

ERP/MRP

Excel

Power BI

KPI reporting

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Commerce

APICS qualification desirable

ISO knowledge advantageous

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Be part of our growing global supply chain team

We are looking for a Logistics Officer to join our India team and play an important role in coordinating international logistics, freight, procurement and supply chain activities.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across suppliers, freight forwarders, procurement and internal teams, while finding practical ways to improve delivery performance, control freight costs and ensure smooth movement of materials across international markets.

You will help ensure materials are delivered on time, compliantly and at the right cost, while contributing to continuous improvement across our global supply chain.

What you'll do

• Coordinate international inbound shipments to ensure timely, compliant and cost-effecti ve delivery of materials.

• Obtain and evaluate freight quotations and recommend transport solutions based on cost, service and operational requirements.

• Work closely with suppliers and freight forwarders to consolidate shipments, optimise transport modes and reduce freight costs.

• Support procurement activities including purchase orders, supplier follow-up and material availability.

• Ensure accurate import/export documentation, Incoterms, tariff codes and customs compliance.

• Support the use of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and duty concession schemes to maximise eligible duty savings.

• Maintain accurate certificates of origin, duty exemption/licence approvals and supporting trade compliance records.

• Monitor supplier and freight forwarder performance, identify logistics risks and recommend improvements.

• Prepare logistics KPI reports, freight cost analysis, benchmarking data and cost-saving recommendations.

• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives to improve freight efficiency, cost control and supply chain performance.

• Build strong working relationships with suppliers, customs brokers, freight forwarders and internal stakeholders.

• Support the development and effectiveness of logistics hubs as the business grows.

What we're looking for

• 3–5 years' experience in international logistics, freight forwarding, procurement or supply chain coordination.

• Strong knowledge of international air and sea freight, Incoterms, import/export compliance and customs documentation.

• Experience working with freight forwarders and logistics providers, including shipment consolidation and freight cost optimisation.

• Knowledge of Free Trade Agreements and duty concession schemes is highly desirable.

• Experience using ERP/MRP or freight management systems.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Power BI experience is an advantage.

• Experience preparing logistics KPIs, management reports and cost-reduction analysis.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with international teams.

Why join us?

This is more than a shipment coordination role. You will have the opportunity to work across international supply chains, influence freight costs, improve logistics efficiency and contribute to the development of a growing global operation.

If you enjoy solving logistics challenges, finding smarter ways to move materials and making a measurable impact on supply-chain performance, we'd like to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Commerce or a related discipline.

• APICS or equivalent supply-chain qualification is desirable.

• Knowledge of ISO systems and import compliance is advantageous.