Logistics & Distribution Coordinator - Karachi

Steps Ahead (SAPL); Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Steps Ahead (SAPL) is seeking an organized Logistics & Distribution Coordinator to oversee distribution operations and lead a team of transporters and warehouse staff. You will drive on-time deliveries, maintain inventory accuracy, and coordinate with sales and supply chain teams to ensure stock availability.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/BTech/BSc Engineering) and proven experience in logistics or distribution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Mechanical/BTech/BSc Engineering preferred.
• Proven experience in sales distribution, logistics, or supply chain management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of distribution software and tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Experience with WMS or TMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily distribution operations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of products to the market and managing logistics services.
• Coordinate and manage a team of distribution staff, including transporters, warehouse personnel, drivers, and logistics coordinators.
• Develop and implement distribution strategies to optimize delivery performance, reduce costs, and improve distributor satisfaction, safety and product quality.
• Monitor inventory levels; collaborate with sales and supply chain teams to maintain stock availability and avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Maintain relationships with third-party logistics providers for efficient and reliable service.
• Track, analyze, and report on distribution performance metrics (delivery times, inventory accuracy, cost efficiency).
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in distribution processes.
• Resolve issues related to delayed or damaged shipments with proper investigations and corrective actions.
• Continuously evaluate and improve distribution processes to achieve efficiency and reduced turnaround times.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (CD, Operations, Supply Chain, procurement, AR, customer service) to align on business needs and delivery requirements.
• Prepare budgets and manage distribution-related expenses to meet cost targets.
• Implement and maintain distribution software and technologies to improve tracking, reporting, and communication.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/BTech/BSc Engineering)

Tools

WMS

TMS

Distribution software

Job description

Position Title: Logistics & Distribution Coordinator

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Distribution Manager to oversee our distribution operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the efficient flow of goods from distribution to customers while ensuring optimal, timely sales deliveries to distributors, logistics, and cost-effective strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the distribution process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of products to the market and managing logistics services, ensuring safety and quality.

• Coordinate and manage a team of distribution staff, including transporters, warehouse personnel, drivers, and logistics coordinators.

• Develop and implement distribution strategies to optimize delivery performance, reduce costs, and improve distributors satisfaction, safety, and quality of the product.

• Monitor inventory levels, collaborate with the sales and supply chain team to maintain stock availability and avoid shortages or overstocking.

• Maintain relationships with third-party logistics providers, ensuring efficient and reliable service.

• Track, analyse, and report on distribution performance metrics, including delivery times, inventory accuracy, and cost efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in the distribution process.

• Resolve issues related to delayed or damaged shipments, ensuring proper investigation and corrective action.

• Continuously evaluate and improve the distribution process to achieve operational efficiency and reduce turnaround times.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including CD (sales), Operations, Supply Chain, procurement, and AR, customer service, to align on business needs and delivery requirements.

• Prepare budgets and manage distribution-related expenses to meet cost targets.

• Implement and maintain distribution software and technologies to improve tracking, reporting, and communication.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree.

We will prefer educational background of Mechanical (B Tech / BSC Engineering)

Proven in sales distribution, logistics, or supply chain management.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

Knowledge of distribution software and tools.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.

Familiarity with safety regulations and industry standards.

Preferred Skills: experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) or transport management systems (TMS).