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Sourcing Associate
Mokobara
Karnataka, IND
Full-time
Entry
Onsite
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Import shipment coordinationShipment planning and trackingFreight forwarding coordinationShipping documentationMS ExcelGoogle Sheets
Role Overview
The Sourcing Associate owns shipment planning and coordination across import operations.
The role coordinates with Sourcing, Product Development, vendors, freight forwarders, and Warehouse teams to support timely deliveries.
Key Skills for This Role
Import shipment coordinationShipment planning and trackingFreight forwarding coordinationShipping documentationMS ExcelGoogle Sheets
Full Job Posting
Role overview
The Sourcing Associate owns shipment planning and coordination across import operations.
The role coordinates with Sourcing, Product Development, vendors, freight forwarders, and Warehouse teams to support timely deliveries.
Shipment operations
- Manage import shipments from vendor readiness through warehouse delivery, including bookings and shipment tracking.
- Coordinate quality approval, weekly shipment plans, container arrivals, and stakeholder status updates.
- Follow up on shipment documents, arrival details, and clearance updates; identify and address delays and risks.
Costs, records, and process improvement
- Coordinate vendor and forwarder payments with Finance and track detention, demurrage, and other avoidable costs.
- Maintain accurate shipment trackers and shipment-wise cost records.
- Identify process gaps and improve processes, including digitising trackers and reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- 0–2 years of experience in logistics, sourcing, operations, or a related field; freshers are welcome.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel or Google Sheets for trackers and reporting.
- Strong cross-functional coordination, communication, and follow-up skills.
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