Logistics Officer – Imports/Exports (Greenfield Project)

About the role

The Logistics Officer will oversee real‑time tracking of delivery schedules and customs clearance for a Greenfield project in Naidupeta, ensuring that all materials, machinery and free‑issue items arrive on time, in the correct quantities, and in full regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate availability of trucks for dispatch of carbon black to multiple destinations as per plan.
• Negotiate and secure the lowest freight rates for new routes and partial loads.
• Maintain strong relationships with transporters, customs handling agents, shipping liners and excise officials.
• Arrange containers for export of carbon black, ensuring compliance with dispatch advice, proforma invoices and bank LC documents.
• Plan and execute loading/unloading operations at godowns and ports, including Chennai Port.
• Synchronise export schedules with the export team, customs agents and vessel availability.
• Provide feedback to customs agents to improve service quality.
• Authorize dispatch invoices and excise documents, and ensure timely verification by customs.
• Train contract labour and monitor activities in external godowns.

Required profile

• Mandatory experience in imports and exports, preferably in bulk commodity logistics.
• Ability to manage multiple delivery schedules simultaneously.
• Strong rapport‑building skills with transporters, customs officials and shipping partners.
• Attention to detail for documentation and compliance.

Required skills

• Customs clearance procedures
• Freight rate negotiation
• Container handling and stuffing