Associate Faculty – Logistics – Tech Mahindra Foundation

Last date to apply 25 March 2022

Tech Mahindra Foundation is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Tech Mahindra Limited, a Mahindra Group Company. The Foundation set up in 2006, as a Section 25 Company (referred to as a Section 8 Company in the Companies Act, 2013), has been working tirelessly in the areas of education, disability and employability with a keen focus on corporate volunteering. It operates across eleven locations in India.

The Foundation has been running SMART Academies (since May 2016) with the intent of offering more advanced and longer-term courses in some specialized vocations. At present, the Foundation runs eight Tech Mahindra SMART Academies, including four SMART Academies for Healthcare, three SMART Academies for Digital Technologies and one SMART Academy for Logistics.

The goal of setting up these Academies was twofold — create, build and nurture youth to develop skills in specific industries including healthcare, digital technologies and logistics along with uplifting the country’s youth and transforming them into world-class professionals. The Academies offer both diploma and certificate courses.

Work with one of India’s top CSR foundations. Tech Mahindra Foundation is looking for a resourceful and motivated individual for the above-mentioned vacancy.

Project Tech Mahindra SMART Academy for Logistics

Location Visakhapatnam

Position Associate Faculty – Logistics

Number of openings 1

Job Type Full Time

Experience 3+ years of relevant industry experience in Logistics Operations/Shipping, Receiving, Warehouse Operations, Inventory Management, and Import/Export Operations

Qualification Postgraduate (preferred)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Shall have experience in Planning warehouses and distribution centres for efficiency in both operations and capacity and transportation activities, including storage of goods, managing information accrued from point of origin to delivery, orchestrating transportation movements, and arranging for services as necessary and able to transfer the same skills to undergraduate and postgraduate students in the age group of 20-30 years.
• Good understanding of “Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time” with actions and words at the level of logistics operation. (Like OSHA)
• Good knowledge of hazardous waste storage areas, hazardous waste documentation, equipment, and procedures.
• Understanding and following proper spills and emergency clean-up procedures.
• Good understanding of hazardous waste shipments, including proper labelling of all hazardous waste.
• Good understanding of shipping and receiving documentation for both international and domestic operations.
• Proven record processing shipments in accordance with DOT regulations and hazardous material labelling requirements.
• Data analysis and data visualisation abilities.
• Understanding of the supply chain including common obstacles and effective solutions.
• Ability to conduct detailed procedures in a time-constrained environment.
• Expert in inventory management.
• Prior global shipping management/customs clearance experience is highly desirable.
• Good collaboration and teamwork abilities.

Desired Skill Set

• Experience in processing shipments.
• Basic proficiency with MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
• Effective communication, including writing, speaking and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to use computers, software and other technology for inventory and communication purposes.
• Quick learner with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain focus and adapt to a variety of challenges.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong sense of time organisation and urgency.
• Able to work independently and within a team. How to

Apply Eligible Candidates please share your updated profiles at: careers@techmahindrafoundation.org .