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Associate Director - Export Logistics

Bangalore Permanent View Job Description
The Associate Director - Export Logistics will oversee and optimise export logistics operations within the FMCG industry. This role requires expertise in procurement and supply chain to ensure seamless coordination and delivery of goods.
  • Overall 12+ years of experience in international logistics for FMCG.
  • Experience in export-import regulations, customs and trade agreements .

About Our Client

The employer is a consumer products company with a strong presence across food and beverage categories, serving over various households. Its diverse portfolio spans tea, coffee, packaged water, salt, spices, pulses, ready‑to‑cook/eat foods, cereals, snacks, and mini‑meals.

Job Description

  • Handle ocean/air freight negotiations and ensure timely container placements for CIF/CFR/FOB shipments.
  • Drive revenue through timely order processing, dispatch accuracy, and strong credit/payment checks to reduce risks.
  • Ensure seamless customer service with prompt confirmations, accurate updates, error‑free documentation, and post‑shipment support.
  • Maintain full compliance with export‑import regulations, customs norms, ECGC limits, and permit requirements.
  • Streamline workflows in SAP, keep all shipment documents accurate, and coordinate closely with sales, production, QA, procurement, and logistics partners.
  • Oversee all post‑shipment processes-BL, COO, inspections, and LC‑aligned documentation-ensuring timely submission to buyers/banks.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities, including digitization and efficiency enhancement across internal operations.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Associate Director - Export Logistics should have:

  • A strong educational background in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field.
  • Candidates must have 10-12+ years of overall export logistics experience, including at least few years in export operations and managing teams.
  • Experience in FMCG is mandatory, preferably from food/FMCG firms, large export houses, or pharma companies handling FMCG exports.
  • Should be fully proficient in end‑to‑end export logistics, compliance, and documentation.
  • Should have managed complex global operations covering multiple countries with high scale and operational complexity.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity to work with a market leader
  • Supportive work environment focused on professional growth.



If you are passionate about export logistics and looking for a role in Bangalore, apply now to join a leading organization in the FMCG space.

Quote job ref
JN-022026-6938810

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Logistics
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Bangalore
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-022026-6938810

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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