

Ceylon Cold Stores PLC
Logistics Executive – Ceylon Cold Stores PLC
- Full Time
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- 65000 LKR / Month

Ceylon Cold Stores PLC
Logistics Executive – Ceylon Cold Stores PLC
The Colombo Ice Company (CICL), manufacturer of Elephant House Ice Creams and a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC, is seeking a Logistics Executive to join its Supply Chain team.
This role is based in Avissawella and focuses on transportation coordination, logistics planning, operational efficiency, and maintaining high-quality standards in supply chain operations.
📌 Job Title
Logistics Executive
🏢 Company
Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (Elephant House) – John Keells Group
📍 Job Location
Avissawella, Sri Lanka
💼 Job Type
Full-Time
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
🚚 Transportation, Distribution & Reporting
- Coordinate daily inbound and outbound transportation with clients and carriers
- Plan truck schedules and optimize delivery routes
- Monitor 3PL provider performance (delivery time, cost, service levels)
- Resolve transport-related issues (delays, shortages, damages)
- Support seasonal demand planning
- Handle PRs, POs, SRNs, GRNs and follow up approvals
📊 Logistics Planning
- Conduct logistics analysis using software tools
- Update Power BI dashboards to track KPIs
🚛 Truck Space Optimization
- Improve truck capacity utilization
- Improve pack fill rate
✅ Quality Management
- Take initiatives to minimize product damage
- Implement measures to reduce transportation damage
- Resolve and eliminate NCRs
🦺 SHE (Safety, Health & Environment)
- Enforce safety guidelines in logistics operations
- Conduct regular audits and reduce workplace incidents
📋 Standards Compliance
- Ensure compliance with business and operational standards
- Maintain accountability in logistics operations
👤 Requirements
- Degree or diploma in Logistics / Supply Chain Management
- Minimum 1 – 2 years experience in logistics or fleet management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience in people management is an advantage
- Familiarity with logistics tools and reporting systems
📧 How to Apply
Apply via Elephant House / John Keells Careers Portal
(or follow the application method mentioned in the original advertisement)
🎁 Additional Information
- Based at Avissawella Factory
- Salary according to John Keells Holdings compensation & benefits policy
- Applicants must submit CV with referees within 7 days
To apply for this job please visit careers.keells.com.
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