Roles and ResponsibilitiesManage a cost effective and focused transportation model.Lead, train and report all logistics metrics for continuous improvement.Set and maintain all shipping and logistics targets.Lead communication with customers, suppliers and vendors.Ensure continuous feedback and shipping industry update is given to top management.Ensure logistics internal audit targets are achieved.Assist to annual shipping and logistics budget.Manage 3PL/4PL provider relationship and arrange regular meetings forcontinuous improvement.Annual freight tendering and allocation of destinations to freight forwardersand shipping lines.Negotiation of ocean, air and courier freight rates for the spot bookings.Functioning closely with the planning, sales, warehouse and customer service departments and organize ocean, air, land shipments based onweekly plans.Report critical shipments, origin and transshipment delays or any kind of issues to sales directors, customers and suppliers.Review and analysis of various Proforma invoices, sales contract, quotationsfor scrutinizing of outbound and inbound letter of credit.Review and verification of freight invoices through ERP System.Quarterly review of KPIs with supply chain director / HR department.Preparation and submission of quarterly/monthly reports to supply chain director such as freight forwarder, carrier, transit time and customer deliveryperformance.