Description:
The logistics executive performs various functions, which primarily involves providing overall management of the logistics operation and overseeing the planning, scheduling, and quality inspections of the work performed by the logistics team.
They are also responsible for managing and executing transportation operations in the organization’s network.
Role Details – Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Provide relevant data and analysis to the operations team throughout the supply chain.
- Responsible for harmonizing and monitoring supply chain operations
- Take responsibility for the success or failure of material shipping and delivery schedule.
- Responsible for troubleshooting any concern related to international freight transportation.
- Work with existing transportation suppliers on optimal delivery rate and routing
- Ensure that internal teams recommend the most advantageous transportation modes, routing, equipment or frequency.
- Responsible for establishing specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
- Direct and follow-up with incoming materials and outgoing finished products to ensure prompt delivery
- to customers.
- Work with and monitor the efforts of partners in the supply chain to ensure smooth operations.
- Responsible for planning and tracking the shipment of final products according to customer
- requirements.
- Responsible for the preparation of appropriate and accurate logistics reports for upper management
- Monitor deliveries and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate logs of all transportation and goods.
Skills Set:
- Knowledge of industry trends and best practices with respect to warehouse safety, supply chain management, and inventory control procedures.
- Analytical and experience with data analytics and planning.
- Must be willing to adapt quickly to changing policies and procedures in the market.
- Communication skills: exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Computer skills: Must have advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications especially in Excel and have
- skills in utilizing logistics and Logistics Management System (LMS) software.
Education & Experience:
- Minimum of 3+years relevant, demonstrated experience and proven track record in Logistics, Warehouse end to end management, Vendor Co-ordination, FMCG.
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, or Supply Chain; International Business or Business Administration, or a related field.