Senior Logistics Specialist, India

Ingredion; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingredion in Mumbai seeks a seasoned logistics professional to manage end-to-end export shipments, import clearances, Mannitab operations, and domestic road transport across India. The role drives cost efficiency, OTIF performance, and seamless integration with warehousing and planning teams.

The position emphasizes documentation accuracy, regulatory compliance, and ongoing process improvement to optimize logistics across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Export Operations Management: Handle end-to-end export shipments (documentation to dispatch). Coordinate with customers, freight forwarders, CHA, and shipping lines. Prepare and validate export documentation: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipping Bill, BL / AWB, COO, other regulatory documents. Ensure compliance with customs regulations, DGFT norms, and export incentives schemes.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Export Operations Management Handle end-to-end export shipments (documentation to dispatch). Coordinate with customers, freight forwarders, CHA, and shipping lines. Prepare and validate export documentation: Commercial Invoice, Packing List Shipping Bill, BL / AWB Certificate of Origin, COO, other regulatory documents Ensure compliance with customs regulations, DGFT norms, and export incentives schemes. Track shipments and ensure timely delivery to global customers.
• 2. Import & Trading Logistics (Amishi / Imported Products) Coordinate import shipment clearances in collaboration with CHA and transporters. Ensure timely clearance and delivery of imported materials. Work closely with supply planning and customer service for prioritization. Monitor demurrage/detention and drive cost avoidance.
• 3. Mannitab Logistics Operations Manage dispatch planning from Mannitab plant (Malegaon). Coordinate with plant, warehouse, and transporters for timely FG movement. Ensure availability of trucks and dispatch adherence to plan. Support integration of Mannitab logistics into Ingredion processes and systems.
• 4. Domestic Transportation Plan and execute road transportation for FG and RM across India. Optimize freight cost through route planning and transporter selection. Manage transporter relationships and performance (OTIF, cost, reliability). Resolve delivery issues, damages, and escalations proactively.
• 5. Warehouse Coordination (Bhiwandi & Other Locations) Coordinate inbound and outbound operations with warehouses (including Bhiwandi hub). Ensure: Timely GRN and system transactions Inventory accuracy and stock reconciliation FIFO/FEFO adherence Monitor warehouse KPIs (turnaround time, inventory accuracy). Support storage optimization for both imported and domestic materials.
• 6. Documentation & Compliance Ensure accuracy and completeness of all logistics documentation (GRN, e-way bills, invoices). Maintain compliance with: GST and e-invoicing regulations Transport and safety norms Support audits and maintain proper records.
• 7. Cost Control & Performance Monitoring Track logistics costs: freight, warehousing, detention, etc. Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements. Monitor key KPIs: OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery Freight cost per ton Transit time adherence Clearance TAT -
• 8. Stakeholder Management Collaborate with: Supply Planning (import and local) Customer Service Plant & Production teams (Mannitab) Finance (for billing, payments, and cost tracking Act as the single point of contact for logistics execution issues.
• 9. Continuous Improvement & Projects Support integration of trading and Mannitab operations into Ingredion systems. Identify process improvement opportunities in logistics and warehousing. Drive digitization, automation, and standardization initiatives.

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Relocation Available: No