Executive – Logistics & Material Planning

Company Description Akari is a modern, growth-focused Indian brand that designs and manufactures dependable lighting, electrical, and everyday-use products for customers across India. Since 2006, the company has expanded from emergency lights to a portfolio of 500+ SKUs, including bulbs, torches, rechargeable fans, mosquito swatters, table lamps, weighing scales, and wireless speakers. Akari focuses on market-led product development, ensuring the right balance of quality, performance, and price for consumers, while offering strong product variety, reliable supply, and competitive pricing for distributors and retail partners.

With its own manufacturing capabilities and a network of over 700 partners, Akari is expanding in metropolitan areas as well as Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, towns, and villages. Team members join a future-focused environment where market insight, innovation, and efficient execution create visible business impact.

Department: Supply Chain

Location: Hybrid-Powai / Bhiwandi

Experience: 2–4 years

Employment Type: Full-time

Avance (Akari) Lighting is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Executive – Logistics & Material Planning to join our Supply Chain team.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in logistics coordination, dispatch planning, transportation management, material follow-ups, and coordination with vendors and internal departments in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation, container bookings, vehicle arrangements, and material movements.
• Manage dispatch planning and follow up on shipments from outsourced manufacturing units.
• Coordinate with Stores, Accounts, QC, vendors, and transporters for timely dispatches.
• Ensure dispatch documentation, including invoices, e-way bills, and packing lists.
• Track material availability, pending orders, deliveries, and shipment status.
• Update material planning and logistics records in Excel/ERP.
• Follow up on material requirements and resolve day-to-day logistics issues.
• Report delays and pending issues to the Supply Chain Head.

Candidate Requirements

• Graduate/Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Commerce, Operations, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in logistics and dispatch coordination, preferably in manufacturing.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel; ERP knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong coordination, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Experience in electrical/electronics manufacturing will be preferred.
• Interested candidates can apply through LinkedIn or share their updated CV at 'shilpi.sinha@avancelighting.com'. Subject - LinkedIn Application - Job Title