Exports Logistics Lead – GI & SAARC

Location: Mumbai, India

Job Requirements About Godrej Industries Group (GIG) At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries. www.godrejindustries.com/ About Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company. As part of the over 125-year young Godrej Group, we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust, integrity and respect for others. At the same time, we are growing fast and have exciting, ambitious aspirations. www.godrejcp.com/ About the role The Exports Logistics Lead (FMCG) will manage and scale the international outbound supply chain for our fast-moving consumer goods portfolio (Household Insecticides, Personal Care and Home Care), covering the GI and SAARC markets. In a high-volume, high-velocity and competitive sector, the role focuses on maximising container utilisation, reducing time-to-market and driving cost efficiencies. The incumbent will oversee end-to-end shipping operations, ensure strict compliance with international product and labelling regulations, and lead partnerships with distributors and freight forwarders to keep retail shelves consistently stocked. Key Responsibilities Shipment & Distribution Logistics Velocity Management: Execute high-volume, fast-moving shipments across ocean (FCL/LCL), air and land routes to prevent stock-outs in international retail markets. Container Utilisation: Optimise container space across diverse product categories, from high-volume, low-weight items to heavy personal care and home care liquids, to lower landed cost per case. Distribution Logistics: Supervise container stuffing, palletisation standards and dispatch timelines at export warehouses to ensure product integrity in transit. Global Compliance & Regulatory Documentation Country-Specific Compliance: Ensure every shipment complies with the consumer goods import regulations of the destination country. FMCG Documentation: Oversee accurate, error-free preparation of trade documents, including Certificates of Analysis (COA), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Certificates of Free Sale and shipping bills. Customs Liaison: Coordinate with Customs House Agents (CHAs) for seamless clearances, avoiding port delays that affect market launch timelines. Strategic Vendor & Cost Management Carrier Negotiations: Negotiate competitive freight rates and secure container allocations with shipping lines, particularly during peak promotional and seasonal periods. Financial Accountability: Manage the export logistics budget, tracking cost per case and duty drawback, and minimising demurrage and detention charges. Trade Finance Support: Execute shipments in line with agreed payment terms, including Letters of Credit (LC) and bank guarantees, and ensure compliance with their conditions. Cross-Functional Collaboration Sales & Demand Planning: Align with the International Business Development and Production Planning teams to match manufacturing schedules with container bookings and customer demand. Inventory Control: Monitor export warehouse stock levels and optimise dispatch schedules on FIFO (First In, First Out) principles.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Logistics or a related discipline; an MBA in International Business or Supply Chain is an advantage.
Experience: 12–15 years of core export logistics experience in an FMCG, personal care, home care or consumer goods company, including at least 2 years in a team-leading or supervisory role. Expert knowledge of Incoterms 2020, global labelling and packaging compliance requirements, and international shipping documentation. Proficiency in ERP systems (such as SAP SD/MM or Oracle) and advanced Excel for tracking freight analytics and KPIs. Skills Exposure to manufacturing, sourcing and vendor development in FMCG. Strong negotiation skills and business orientation, with the ability to influence cross-functional project teams, business partners and stakeholders. Analytical skills for planning, risk analysis and contingency planning for project execution. Ability to prepare MIS reports and cost sheets. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Project, PowerPoint and Excel). Willingness to travel to manufacturing locations and vendors for development activities. Work Experience 12-15 years Benefits Benefits Be an equal parent Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners · 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers · 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers · Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment No place for discrimination at Godrej Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy Community partnerships and advocacy Persons with Disability (PwD) care We are selfish about your wellness Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members Preventative healthcare support Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc. Uncapped sick leave Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements Digital and offline instant recognition platforms. https://www.godrejcareers.com/benefits/ An inclusive Godrej Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you. We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members. If this sounds like a role for you, apply now! We look forward to meeting you.