Description

Role Overview

• Responsible for overseeing and managing the company’s overall logistics strategy and daily operations. The role focuses on optimizing transportation, warehousing, and inventory management to ensure the efficient, cost-effective, timely, and safe movement of goods from suppliers to customers.
• The Logistics Manager is a strategic thinker, data-driven decision maker, and an organized professional with deep expertise in supply chain management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations Management

• Develop and implement efficient logistics processes to improve supply chain performance.
• Oversee all warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, and dispatching.
• Supervise and coordinate transportation activities: select carriers, plan routes, and optimize delivery schedules.
• Monitor and control inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock, and conduct regular stock audits.
• Ensure all logistics activities comply with company policies, legal regulations, and safety standards.
• Plan and establish additional cargo terminal areas at airports when required.

2. Vendor and Carrier Management

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate contracts with third-party logistics providers (3PL), carriers, and suppliers.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews to ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLA) and cost efficiency.
• Build and maintain long-term, strategic relationships with key logistics partners.

3. Team Management

• Recruit, train, and supervise logistics teams including warehouse staff, coordinators, and drivers.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Set clear performance objectives and conduct regular evaluations.

4. Budgeting and Reporting

• Develop and manage the logistics budget, monitor expenditures to ensure financial efficiency.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as transportation cost, on-time delivery rate, and inventory accuracy.
• Prepare periodic reports and propose strategies to senior management.

5. Process Improvement

• Analyze logistics data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Implement and utilize logistics management software (ERP, WMS, TMS) to enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute contingency plans to mitigate risks and minimize supply chain disruptions.

Responsibility