Visting Faculty- Logistics & Operations Management

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Experience: 3+ yrs

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced and engaging Freelance Faculty – Logistics & Operations Management to deliver high-quality academic instruction for a PGDM program. The role is focused on helping students develop a strong conceptual and practical understanding of operations management, logistics, supply chain management, procurement, inventory, transportation, warehousing, and quality management.

The ideal candidate will combine strong subject-matter expertise with excellent communication and presentation skills, using real-world business examples, industry practices, and relevant case studies to make complex concepts practical and accessible.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures, tutorials, and academic sessions on Logistics and Operations Management.
• Develop lesson plans, teaching materials, presentations, assignments, assessments, and case studies aligned with course objectives.
• Explain operations, logistics, and supply chain concepts using practical business examples and industry scenarios.
• Design and evaluate assignments, presentations, case studies, internal assessments, and examinations.
• Prepare and review question papers and evaluate answer sheets as required.
• Mentor students and provide academic guidance throughout the course.
• Support students in applying operations and supply chain frameworks to practical business problems.
• Guide students in analysing logistics, procurement, inventory, transportation, warehousing, and operational decisions.
• Incorporate relevant industry practices, emerging technologies, and current supply chain developments into classroom learning.
• Ensure timely completion of the prescribed syllabus within the academic schedule.
• Collaborate with the academic and program teams to support effective curriculum delivery.
• Use appropriate teaching technologies, learning management systems, virtual classrooms, and digital resources where required.
• Continuously improve teaching approaches, course materials, and learning outcomes based on student feedback and academic requirements.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 3+ years of relevant teaching or industry experience in Logistics, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related domains.
• MBA/PGDM in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Operations Research, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related fields will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of Operations Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Procurement, and Quality Management.
• Practical knowledge of Lean Management, Six Sigma, ISO 9001, ERP, WMS, TMS, logistics technology, and Industry 4.0 is desirable.
• Experience teaching at UG/PG or management education level will be an advantage.
• Industry experience in logistics, supply chain, operations, procurement, warehousing, transportation, or e-commerce fulfilment is preferred.
• Strong ability to connect theoretical concepts with practical business applications and industry case studies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and classroom engagement skills.
• Strong mentoring and interpersonal skills with the ability to support students with different learning needs.
• Experience developing academic content, assessments, case studies, and teaching resources.
• Familiarity with LMS platforms, online learning tools, virtual classrooms, and modern teaching technologiesis an advantage.
• Ph.D., NET, or SET qualification would be an added advantage but is not mandatory.