Job Summary:
The Logistics Manager is an integral member of the operations team. The Logistics Manager is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and coordinating logistics and field operations related to projects.
Responsibilities:
Plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services
Purchase, Receive, and ship products for projects
Ensure all orders are dispatched on time
Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs, and efficiency
Arrange and organize the warehouse
Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities
Identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies and ensure inventory and system records are in agreement
Identify savings by removing waste or unnecessary steps in the logistics process
Create and manage budgets
Partner and communicate with manufacturers, suppliers, and customers
Develops project schedules, making certain that all scheduling conflicts are resolved with routine updates with the project manager’s final approval.
Prepare project organization and communication charts
Track the progress of work being performed
Track & manage change notices and change orders
Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the client and project team
Keep the Project Manager and others informed about project status and issues that may impact client relations
Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience working in logistics, warehouse, or transportation operations
Firm grasp of the supply chain, inventory, distribution, business, and management principles
Strong team player
Exceptional organizational and analytical skills
Working knowledge of logistics and inventory software
Must have expertise in scheduling
Must have skills of adaptability,
Must be versatile with administrative duties
Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
Capacity to handle pressure.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not to be constructed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.