Manager - Logistics (Domestic & Export)

Hamilton Housewares; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 8,00,000 - 12,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics management company based in Mumbai is looking for a Manager Freight & Logistics to oversee domestic and export operations. Responsibilities include managing freight movements, optimizing costs, and driving process improvements. Preferred qualifications include a degree in any discipline along with an MBA in Logistics or Supply Chain Management. The ideal candidate should possess strong negotiation skills and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicle availability and monitor freight movements across India.
• Plan and monitor export shipments and coordinate with vendors.
• Optimize routes and monitor freight KPIs.
• Drive process improvements and implement tracking systems.

Skills

Domestic & Export Freight Management

Vendor Management & Negotiation

Compliance & Documentation

Stakeholder Coordination

Cost & Performance Management

Process Improvement & Digitization

Freight Operations Knowledge

Analytical and Problem-Solving

Proficiency in MS Excel

Communication Skills

Emergency Handling

Education

Graduate in any discipline

MBA/PG in Logistics/Supply Chain Management/International Business preferred

Job description

Job Title: Manager Freight & Logistics (Domestic & Export)

Location: Mumbai (Kandivali)

Key Responsibilities

• Freight Management
  • Ensure vehicle availability as per plan and monitor inbound & outbound freight movements across India.
  • Plan and monitor export shipments (FCL, LCL, Air, Courier).
  • Coordinate with transporters, CHA, freight forwarders, and shipping lines for timely clearance and dispatch.
  • Ensure compliance with DGFT, Customs, E-way bill, and port-related regulations; manage documentation for dispatch.
  • Optimize routes, loads, and utilization to reduce costs.
  • Track shipments, clearances, and proactively resolve delays/issues.
  • Monitor and improve freight KPIs (OTIF, transit time, cost per unit).
• Vendor Management
  • Identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with domestic transporters, CHA, and freight forwarders.
  • Evaluate and monitor vendor performance and compliance.
  • Ensure timely payments, documentation, and resolution of disputes.
• Cost & Performance Management
  • Track domestic & export freight costs, analyze variances, and implement cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Prepare and monitor freight budgets.
  • Drive initiatives for container consolidation and route optimization.
• Process Improvement
  • Drive initiatives to improve TAT and reduce dwell times in freight operations.
  • Implement tracking systems and dashboards for real-time monitoring.
  • Identify opportunities for digitization and automation in freight & export operations.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Domestic & Export Freight Management
• Vendor Management & Negotiation
• Compliance & Documentation (DGFT, Customs, E-way Bill)
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Cost & Performance Management
• Process Improvement & Digitization
• In-depth knowledge of freight operations, INCOTERMS, customs clearance & shipping documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Proficiency in MS Excel; familiarity with TMS/ERP/CHA portals
• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills
• Ability to handle emergencies and resolve operational bottlenecks

Qualification

• Graduate in any discipline
• MBA/PG in Logistics / Supply Chain Management / International Business preferred