Logistics Executive – 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