Logistics Manager

Galaxy Mill (pvt) Ltd; Gujranwala Division; On-site; PKR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics management company in Pakistan is seeking an experienced logistics manager to oversee all aspects of shipping and transportation. Responsibilities include negotiating shipping prices, complying with international regulations, and managing a team. Candidates should possess advanced knowledge of import/export legislation and experience with Letter of Credit and Bank Guarantee processes. This role is critical for ensuring the timely and safe delivery of goods.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of import/export legislation required.
• Experience with Letter of Credit (LC) and Bank Guarantee (BG) essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage all shipping and logistics aspects of exports.
• Negotiate prices for transportation and ensure safe delivery of goods.
• Maintain records for accounting in accordance with company procedures.

Skills

Team Management

Problem Solving Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Job description

Overview

The suitable incumbent will manage all the shipping and logistics aspects of export local and overseas, managing the whole process from negotiating prices to ensuring goods arrive safely at final destination.

• Manage the movement of products/equipment/materials in and out of the country in accordance with organizational policy and procedure, and to comply with relevant local, country and international law and process.
• Handle technical details relating to national/international transportation, customs regulations and negotiating with custom clearing agents including freight forwarding companies.
• Efficiently evaluate the costs of transportation, services and inventory within any budget or distribution strategy including sales tax calculations, processing, filling and claims.
• Advance level knowledge of national and international import/export legislation and must be able to effectively troubleshoot any issues that may arise in international freight transportation.
• Maintain records for accounting purposes in accordance with company procedures, including the checking of all invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
• Liaise with other departments in order to establish and maintain effective and relevant import/export activities and support in relation to the organization's sales, purchasing, materials management, production and overall operating functions.
• Must have a complete working knowledge of Letter of Credit (LC) and Bank Guarantee (BG) & Import and Export procedures/experience for handling of shipments.

Job Specification

• Team Management, Organizing, Interpersonal, Communication, Problem Solving Skills, Leadership, Analytical, Organizing Computer and IT Skills.