Job Title: Logistics Supervisor
📍 Location: On-site | Sri Lanka
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time
Company Overview
John Keells Logistics (Pvt) Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC, is a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider in Sri Lanka. Renowned for operational excellence, our state-of-the-art logistics centers are designed to offer comprehensive warehousing, distribution, and transport solutions. We take pride in nurturing a workplace culture centered around innovation, teamwork, and service excellence. As part of our ongoing expansion, we are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Logistics Supervisor to join our growing team.
Role Overview
As a Logistics Supervisor, you will be a key contributor to our transportation and finance coordination efforts. This role is ideal for a highly organized individual who thrives in fast-paced environments and possesses a solid understanding of logistics administration, cost tracking, and vendor coordination. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring seamless backend logistics processes that support our front-end operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate purchase requests related to transportation and administrative expenses while ensuring timely documentation and approvals.
- Develop and maintain accurate cost breakdowns for transport vendors, facilitating clear and transparent billing processes.
- Engage with third-party transport vendors to collect invoices and credit notes, and manage the creation and validation of Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs).
- Liaise closely with the finance team to ensure timely invoice processing and vendor payments, while troubleshooting any discrepancies.
- Support operational logistics activities beyond standard working hours when required.
Qualifications and Skills
- A Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Finance is preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role; experience in 3PL or logistics companies is a plus.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- A data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret and work with analytics.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or evenings, when operational needs arise.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need prior logistics industry experience to apply?
While industry-specific experience is an advantage, candidates with strong administrative and coordination skills in similar operational roles are also encouraged to apply.
Will I need to work outside normal hours?
Yes, the role may occasionally require operational support beyond standard working hours to ensure uninterrupted logistics operations.
Is knowledge of finance or accounting systems important?
Yes, familiarity with invoice processing, vendor payments, and cost breakdowns will help you excel in this role.