Senior Logistics Executive

Safran Aircraft Engines Bharat Defence Services Pvt. Ltd.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Aircraft Engines Bharat Defence Services Pvt. Ltd. in India seeks a seasoned Logistician to ensure smooth movement of products across the logistics chain for the MRO facility supporting M88 engines.

You will control flows, transport, and customs compliance, coordinating with internal teams, freight forwarders, and customs officers to optimize processes and reduce costs. The role requires at least 8 years in logistics, with 3+ years in SEZ logistics, fluency in English, and strong ERP and

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in logistics.
• Minimum 3 years in SEZ logistics is mandatory.
• Fluent in English.
• Familiarity with inventory control and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Traceability / Material / Management / Sales.
• Proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Define and apply logistics plans for internal and external transport per incoterms.
• Monitor transport performance to align with customer priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Settle transport disputes and manage stakeholders.
• Manage Customs and SEZ transaction approvals.
• Represent regulatory reporting for Customs reporting.
• Improve safety by addressing physical safety issues and safety attitudes.
• Lead improvement drives such as 5S, kaizen and continuous improvement.

Skills

Customs & SEZ rules

Incoterms & transport law

SLA management

ERP inventory management

Risk management

Leadership

Statistical control

Education

Any degree

Tools

Customs IT tools

ERP systems

Job description

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

In the context of the MRO facility for M88 military engines in India, the Logistician is responsible to ensure the smooth movement of products throughout the logistics chain (internal and external) by controlling flows, transport, inline with the priorities requested by the customer and in compliance with customs regulations, international freight transport. This includes managing all physical flows (incoming and outgoing) from reception of components and raw materials to shipping of finished products to customers. The Transportation and Customs Senior Executive works with customs officers, customs house agents, freight forwarding companies and internal teams to optimize logistics processes, reduce costs, and maintain compliance with regulations. They also monitor performance metrics, resolve issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall supply chain effectiveness.

MAIN DUTIES

• Defines and applies logistics plans for all transport activities for the entity (internal and external transport) respecting the incoterms policy, the customs and tax policy.
• Controls the performance of transport activities in line with the priorities requested by the customer and in compliance with customs and international transport of goods regulations
• Settles transport disputes and manages stakeholders within his/her scope, monitors and analyzes incidents
• Customs and SEZ authorities' transaction management for Customs bills approvals
• Manage and monitor the Customs regulatory reporting's
• Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes.
• Manage improvement drives such as 5S, kaizen and continues improvement activities

COMPETENCIES / SOFT SKILLS / MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Knowledge of customs and SEZ rules

Expertise in tax and legal rules of transport, Incoterms

Skill to manage the SLA of the service providers

Hands on experience in managing customs IT tools

Risk Management knowledge

Proactivity and Responsiveness

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Statistical Control and Follow-up

CANDIDATE

• Any degree - with min 8 years experience
• Min 3yrs experience in SEZ logistics is Mandatory
• Familiarity with inventory control and ERP systems, Traceability / Material / Management / Sales
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented