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Job Description
Contribute to the creation and implementation of logistics vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
Responsibilities
- Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers.
- 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.
- Review impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or carriers and report results to others.
- Assess and make recommendations for logistics processes in potential new facilities or plants and advise of cost implications and efficiency.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.
- Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements with the help of direct reports
- Ensure metrics, reports, and process documentation is available.
- 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
Job Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain
- 7 - 10 years of experience in similar role
- Prior experience of working in logistics/supply chain/transportation function
within FMCG Industry is a Must - Expert knowledge of technical regulations related to logistics such as import/export and customs regulations, including security requirements
- Good command of English