Our client is seeking a highly skilled Logistics Manager to oversee material movement and inventory control. As the Logistics Manager, you will develop and implement best practice logistics strategies, policies, processes, and procedures to enhance operational performance. This role requires strong expertise in logistics processes within a manufacturing environment.
Logistics Manager Job Responsibilities:
- Manage inventory, warehouse, transportation, and other logistics processes.
- Develop strategies to streamline processes and reduce costs.
- Ensure compliance with quality, quantity, customer satisfaction, and financial commitments.
- Perform metrics reporting and data analysis to identify areas for process improvement.
- Manage and develop logistics staff.
- Ensure carrier compliance with company policies and procedures for product delivery.
- Resolve transportation, logistics systems, import/export-related problems.
- Review and report the impact of logistics changes and routing decisions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify cost optimization opportunities.
- Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies, ensuring accurate inventory records.
- Monitor slow-moving and obsolete stock.
- Identify savings by eliminating waste and unnecessary steps in the logistics process.
- Manage and develop a high-performing team, setting objectives and reviewing ongoing performance.
- Ensure on-time shipment and quality of goods during transportation.
- Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and health and safety requirements.
Logistics Manager Job Opening Requirements:
- Prior experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation within a manufacturing environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing, glass processes, and components.
- Proficiency in IT systems, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Bill of Material (BOM) systems.
- Fork truck certification and ability to operate heavy equipment.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Effective planning skills and ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
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