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Job Description
- Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers
- Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organization to improve operational and financial performance
- Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements
- Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers
- Recommend optimal transport modes, routes or frequency
- Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities
- Identify savings by removing waste or unnecessary steps in the logistics process
- Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
- Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports
- Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required
Job Requirements
- BS in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Chain
- 10-15 years of exp. in the same field
- SAP Exp. is a plus
- Experience working with MS-Office (Word, Excel)
- Advanced knowledge in import and export documents and procedures
- Excellent Negotiation Skills
- Ability to manage a large and variable workload
- Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff
