Assistant Manager – Sampling & Logistics

Assistant Manager – Sampling & Logistics 

Pune

Food Testing Laboratory 

General Manager - Marketing (Key Services) India

Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration with experience in Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Operations Management or related field. 

Candidates with MBA in Supply Chain Management / Operational Management will have an added advantage.

Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant industry experience

1. Logistics Operations
   ­ Manage end-to-end logistics processes for food sample collection and transportation. 
   ­ Ensure timely pickup and delivery of samples from client sites to testing laboratories. 
   ­ Monitor transportation schedules and route planning to maximize efficiency. 
   ­ Coordinate courier services, fleet operations and third-party logistics providers. 
   ­ Maintain proper chain-of-custody procedures for all samples.

    

2. Sample Integrity & Compliance
   ­ Ensure samples are transported under required temperature and handling conditions. 
   ­ Implement procedures to preserve sample quality and prevent contamination. 
   ­ Maintain compliance with applicable food safety, laboratory and transportation regulations. 
   ­ Ensure proper documentation for sample receipt, dispatch, and tracking.

    

3. Inventory & Asset Management
   ­ Manage inventory of sampling kits, packaging materials, ice packs, containers and logistics supplies. 
   ­ Monitor stock levels and arrange replenishment as needed. 
   ­ Track and maintain company vehicles, cold-storage equipment and logistics assets.

    

4. Team Management
   ­ Supervise logistics coordinators and field collection personnel. 
   ­ Assign daily tasks and monitor performance. 
   ­ Conduct training on safety procedures, sample handling and operational standards. 
   ­ Promote a culture of safety, accountability and customer service.

    

5. Vendor & Client Coordination
   ­ Liaise with clients regarding sample collection schedules and delivery requirements. 
   ­ Manage relationships with transportation vendors and courier companies. 
   ­ Evaluate vendor performance and negotiate service agreements when required.

    

6. Risk & Safety Management
   ­ Develop contingency plans for transportation delays, equipment failures, or emergencies. 
   ­ Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements. 
   ­ Investigate logistics incidents and implement corrective actions.

• The candidate should have knowledge of supply chain and logistics planning, fleet management and inventory management.
• The candidate should have proficiency in Microsoft Office.