Assistant Manager, Logistics
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What you will get:
Opportunity to play a key role in managing end-to-end logistics and transportation operations that directly impact customer satisfaction and business performance.
Exposure to domestic and international logistics, including freight forwarding, customs processes, import/export operations, and trade compliance activities.
Ownership of logistics performance management through KPI monitoring, cost optimization initiatives, and service provider governance.
Cross-functional collaboration with Customer Service, Planning, Warehouse, Operations, Sales, Procurement, and external logistics partners.
Opportunity to drive logistics digitalization, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives within a global supply chain environment.
Experience working with ERP/SAP systems, transportation management processes, and logistics analytics to support operational decision-making
What you will do:
- Plan and execute day-to-day logistics and shipping activities in line with customer requirements, dispatch priorities, and business objectives.
- Coordinate with Customer Service, Planning, Warehouse, Sales, and Operations teams to ensure timely shipment execution and customer deliveries.
- Manage vehicle planning, freight booking, shipment consolidation, route selection, and shipment tracking to achieve service, productivity, and cost targets.
- Coordinate shipment loading and dispatch readiness while ensuring compliance with product handling, transportation, safety, and quality requirements.
- Ensure timely closure of transportation documentation, proof of delivery (POD) tracking, and resolution of shipment-related exceptions and claims.
- Manage freight forwarding, customs clearance, and import/export documentation activities while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Ensure shipping documentation accuracy and compliance with applicable Customs, DGFT, FEMA, Incoterms, and company requirements.
What we are looking for:
Proven experience in logistics, transportation, shipping, warehousing, and supply chain operations.
Strong understanding of dispatch planning, freight management, shipment documentation, and logistics execution processes.
Experience working with transporters, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and third-party logistics providers.
Working knowledge of import/export operations, Customs regulations, DGFT requirements, Incoterms, and trade compliance practices.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Experience monitoring logistics KPIs, freight costs, transportation performance, and service provider effectiveness.
Proficiency with SAP ERP systems (SD/MM preferred), Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and logistics reporting tools.
Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and manage priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
About Lonza
Lonza is a global supplier to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and nutrition markets, providing contract development and manufacturing services, specialty ingredients, and advanced technologies.
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