WHO IS A  LOGISTICS MANAGER ?

A Logistics Manager supervises the movement, distribution and storage of supplies and materials in a company. They are tasked with planning routes, analyzing budgets, and processing shipments. Also known as Supply Chain Managers, they generally form part of middle management.

DUTIES: 

• Select carriers and negotiate contracts and rates.
• Plan and monitor inbound and outgoing deliveries.
• Supervise logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services.
• Organize warehouse, label goods, plot routes, and process shipments.
• Respond to any issues or complaints.
• Research ideal shipping techniques, routing, and carriers.
• Work with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.
• Evaluate budgets and expenditures.
• Update and evaluate metrics to assess performance and implement enhancements.
• Ensure all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements.

REQUIREMENT: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or relevant field.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of the consumer goods industry.
• Solid understanding of logistics and inventory management software.
• Outstanding analytical, problem solving and organizational abilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

SUMMARY

A logistics manager is in charge of overseeing the purchase and distribution of products in a supply chain. Whether working for a logistics company, retail chain, or engineering company, this professional shoulders most of the responsibility for ensuring that valuable goods arrive at their destination safely. They spend a good amount of time handling technical details related to transportation. These include documentation and compliance with customs regulations and legal requirements, and budget planning for storage and assets. Because they often supervise the work of other logistics staff, including planners, schedulers, and dispatchers, logistic managers must have excellent communication skills.