Key Responsibilities:
- Supply Chain Management: Overseeing the entire supply chain, from sourcing and procurement to warehousing, transportation, and distribution.
- Inventory Management: Managing stock levels, optimizing inventory based on demand and supply chain activities, and ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
- Transportation and Distribution: Coordinating the transportation of goods, managing relationships with logistics service providers, and ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
- Supplier Management: Liaising with suppliers, negotiating contracts and pricing, and maintaining strong relationships to ensure a reliable supply chain.
- Cost Optimization: Developing and implementing strategies to minimize logistics costs, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory management.
- Process Improvement: Identifying areas for improvement in logistics operations, developing new strategies, and implementing new technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Team Management: Leading and managing a team of logistics staff, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure the team achieves its goals.
- Compliance: Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards regarding logistics and transportation.
- Customer Satisfaction: Collaborating with sales and customer service teams to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment and delivery, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Strong understanding of logistics principles and practices .
- Excellent planning and organizational skills .
- Proven ability to manage and optimize inventory .
- Effective communication and negotiation skills .
- Proficiency in logistics software and technology .
- Analytical and problem-solving skills .
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines .
- Team leadership and management skills .
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards .
