• Develop and implement group-wide export logistics strategies aligned with business growth objectives.

• Manage end-to-end export logistics operations from order receipt through final shipment.

• Coordinate export shipments from multiple manufacturing plants to international markets.

• Ensure timely delivery while optimizing freight costs and transit times.

• Monitor export order fulfillment and shipment status.

• Manage ocean, road, rail, and multimodal transportation for export shipments.

• Negotiate freight rates and service agreements with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and logistics providers.

• Optimize container utilization and loading efficiency.

• Monitor shipping schedules, vessel bookings, and transit performance.

• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs).

• Ensure accurate preparation of export documentation, including:

  • Commercial Invoices

  • Packing Lists

  • Certificates of Origin

  • Bills of Lading

  • Export Declarations

  • Inspection Certificates

  • Insurance Certificates

  • Letters of Credit documentation

• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and customs requirements.

• Coordinate customs clearance activities with customs brokers.

• Maintain compliance with import/export regulations in destination countries.

• Coordinate closely with Sales, Customer Service, Production Planning, and Manufacturing to meet customer delivery schedules.

• Manage export order priorities based on production availability and shipping schedules.

• Communicate shipment status to customers and internal stakeholders.

• Resolve export-related delivery issues promptly.

• Coordinate container bookings with shipping lines.

• Monitor container availability and equipment allocation.

• Oversee loading operations to ensure safe handling of fragile glass containers.

• Coordinate port activities and terminal operations.

• Minimize container detention and demurrage charges.

• Develop and manage export logistics budgets.

• Analyze freight costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Monitor ocean freight, inland transportation, port handling, customs, and warehousing expenses.

• Recommend logistics network improvements to enhance efficiency.

• Coordinate finished goods availability with production plants.

• Optimize export warehouse inventory levels.

• Ensure timely movement of finished products from manufacturing plants to ports.

• Monitor export inventory aging.

• Identify risks affecting export logistics operations.

• Develop contingency plans for shipping delays, port congestion, vessel cancellations, and geopolitical disruptions.

• Ensure appropriate cargo insurance coverage.

• Minimize product damage during transportation.

• Monitor logistics performance across all plants and export markets.

• Prepare monthly logistics performance reports.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead and develop export logistics teams across the group.

• Coach logistics coordinators and export specialists.

• Logistics cost as a percentage of export sales

• Ocean freight cost savings

• Export documentation accuracy

• Customs clearance lead time

• Shipping schedule adherence

• Transit time performance

• Product breakage during export transportation

• Demurrage and detention costs

• Customer satisfaction

• Export claim rate

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Trade, Business Administration,

• MBA or Master's degree is preferred.

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

• APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)

• FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding

• Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)