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Assistant Manager, Logistics

Date: Aug 27, 2024

Location: Gurgaon, HR, IN, 122002

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 64151

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected

• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and processing of all required documents and transactions necessary to ship and receive materials to and from domestic and international locations including India, Middle East, Africa, US, Europe, and China (Import and Export both). This may include preparation of manifests, packing lists, letters of credit, declarations, import licenses, certification of origins & other required documentation. Transactions may be required on ERP, BI Tools and MS systems.

• Manage International logistics activities, including import/export compliance, customs clearance, and freight forwarding.

• Oversee day-to-day logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing including 3P, distribution & Network Planning.

• Work closely with Customer Service, Supply Team & Global stakeholders to expedite supplies to meet customer deliveries.

• Utilize data analytics to identify areas for improvement and drive informed decision-making.

• Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize logistics operations and improve efficiency.

• Develop and implement logistics plans, budgets, and procedures to maximize compliance with customer needs within budget constraints.

• Lead & drive cross-functional teams to execute complex logistics projects from inception to completion.

• Be accountable for logistics spend and productivity, working to optimize costs while maintaining high-quality service levels.

Working Relationships

• Internal: Commercial teams of different businesses (local and international), Cross Functions including Finance, Legal, GSM, Customer service etc.

• External: Global & Local Contract Manufacturers, 3PL Partners, Freight Forwarding & CHA agents, domestic transporters, custom and other authorities, trade compliance consultant etc.

Key Success Factors

• Initiative – Ability to create a vision for success and take personal accountability to drive results.

• Technical & business Acumen – Incorporating knowledge of business to devise and implement solutions with your technical expertise of EXIM & Logistics.

• Planning & Prioritization – Ability to set clear milestones and evaluate results.

• Customer Focus – Meet and/or exceed customers’ expectations.

• Process Orientation : Doing the business right way attitude & ensuring the same with process aptitude.

• Organizational Agility – Ability to navigate a complex matrix environment and achieve results through formal & informal channels.

• Collaboration & Team Work – Demonstrate a solution centric approach while working closely with cross functions and SCM team members to deliver results.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years working experience in the areas of Global logistics, Global transportation & Trade compliance in global environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Operational research, supply chain, or related field. MBA or master’s preferred.

• Teamwork – Ability to leverage the strengths of the team and taking everyone along.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills

• Detail-oriented individual with a strong ability to multi-task

• Hands on Experience of managing 3PL WHs.

• Experience in managing international logistics in all modes of transportation.

• ERP Exposure: SAP & TMS (Transportation Management System), BI & MS Tools

• Exposure to Freight audit and pay tools. Experience of teamwork and co-ordination in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure of International trade in Middle east and Africa Market.

• APICS , IPSCMI, Six Sigma or similar certifications in SCM.