Senior Logistics Specialist

Support shipment coordination with Consolidators/ Carries and vendors for Ocean transport planning.
Support shipment coordination with Forwarders and vendors for Air transport planning.
Support order coordination with CFT Teams (leaders and peers) and manage exceptional shipment approvals.
Allocation of orders to respective Air & Ocean forwarders/ carriers and monitor capacity & equipment requirements.
Support forecasting and projections of volume data to Air & Ocean forwarders and monitor changes.
Monitoring and managing special shipments/ routes as identified by CFT and broader logistics teams.
Providing origin market updates/ communicate potential origin issues to US & Regional logistics and CFT teams with recommendations for alternate solutions.
Analyze shipping market changes and propose new opportunities to US & Regional logistics leadership.
Conduct Vendor onboarding for new vendors on SOP/ educate vendors on special projects/ programs.
Onboard new Forwarders on origin functions, SOP/ educate forwarders on special projects/ programs.
Periodic review of vendor KPI results/ improvements & monitor container utilization/ charge back on factory loads.
Monitor Ocean carriers/ Air forwarders’ transit performance and drive improvements.
Prepare required monthly and weekly reports to US & Regional logistics teams.
Support RM transportation transit/ cost optimization and other ad hoc regional supply chain development projects.
Establish a robust network of local logistics service providers.
As required, transfer knowledge to and training peers or subordinates on origin logistics functions.

VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent qualifications with 5-6 years’ experience in the logistics field (Preferably with experience handling Exports to US, Europe and China).
Good working knowledge in MS Office 365 & SAP. Hands-on knowledge in Oracle TMS is an advantage.
Must be prepared to travel and work in other regions.
Proven track record in handling and coordinating ocean cum air export shipments/ logistics.
Superior problem-solving skills and result oriented.
Effective communication skills, in spoken and written English.
Fluency in speaking the local language in the regions entrusted is an advantage.
Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines without day-to-day directions.
Proven time management skills, detail-oriented and thorough.
Familiar with Indian Sub-Continent/ Western working cultures and business practices.
Capability to collaborate effectively with other functions to resolve problems and develop solutions timely.
Ability to handle projects individually.
Organized and focused on planning and preparation, yet willing to take calculated chances where necessary.