Logistics Manager

Logistics Job Description

Our business is looking for a talented and qualified logistics manager to join our team. In this position, you will be responsible for all supply chain management duties including selecting carriers, researching shipping methods, assessing budgets, and organizing storage.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail in order to oversee daily operations and logistics employees. In addition to having excellent organizational skills, you should also possess in-depth knowledge of logistics and inventory systems

Skills

• a logical and systematic approach to work
• the ability to solve problems and make decisions, as well as think laterally and offer creative solutions
• data interpretation skills as logistics is becoming increasingly digital
• commercial awareness and numeracy skills
• strong IT skills as you will be working with IT systems and logistics and inventory management software
• the ability to manage change
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• the ability to lead and motivate a team
• excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams
• time management, with the ability to work under pressure, maintain accuracy and keep to deadlines
• excellent oral and written communication skills
• negotiation and influencing skills
• a proactive and positive attitude to continued learning.

Responsibilities

• manage stock levels, vehicle routes, delivery times and transport costs
• coordinate and control the order cycle, ensuring that orders are prioritised correctly and processed on time
• deal with delivery issues
• extract and analyse daily performance reports, evaluating the performance and quality of both internal and third-party logistics suppliers (3PLs)
• present findings to senior management and develop and implement plans for performance improvements
• allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs
• manage and motivate a staff team
• liaise and negotiate with customers, suppliers, freight forwarders and 3PLs
• develop business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing solutions
• understand, work with and help to develop e-commerce
• continually try to improve and develop business performance within the constraints of legislation, fuel costs and rising environmental pressures
• develop new or alternative supply strategies
• understand and implement health and safety procedures
• identify, plan and manage logistics projects that will improve efficiency, resilience and performance
• use specialist knowledge, such as mechanical-handling systems, to provide consultancy services - this may be a requirement in some roles.