Logistics Manager

About the job/ Job Description:

• The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the efficient operation of all logistics functions including importing exporting shipping receiving inventory control and offsite warehousing.
• This role includes evaluating current processes and resources and recommending changes we need to implement that will support our growth strategy.
• Training and developing staff with a key focus on cross training and upskilling is key to this role as is bringing in line global best practices.
• This position provides key coordination between Logistics and internal / external functions to ensure the smooth operation of the department and the satisfaction of customer orders.

Education & Training:

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Logistics or Supply Chain preferred or commensurate experience.

Knowledge & Experience:

• 57 years as a Logistics/Outbound Senior Leader (with full logistic functional responsibility) at SME size business.
• Proven experience of designing and implementing the strategic deployment and work plan of the overall logistics function successfully according to the companys strategic plan.
• Track record of managing successful logistics projects which were under construction holding responsibility for the overall project progress and delivery standards.
• Multidepartmental management experience
• Lean experience is desired and considered to be a significant plus.
• Experience in dealing with multisite and internal Logistics operations.
• Record of successful Distribution Fulfilment and/or Logistics Management.
• Experience with TMS ERP WMS and Distribution software.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage diverse staff.
• Excellent analytical problem solving and organizational skills.
• Conceptual and strategic thinking to translate future needs and requirements into innovative opportunities we can implement for growth.
• Proactive analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Actionoriented with strong problemsolving and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional ability to communicate issues in clear concise persuasive language both verbally and in writing.
• Great interpersonal and relationship skills with the ability to lead manage motivate and influence teams and colleagues.
• An ownership mentality with the aptitude to work independently.
• Ability to find creative and positive ways to get the right people together who can make a true difference in all aspects of the organization and the wider.
• Capability to coordinate organize and prioritize to drive multiple projects tasks and initiatives at once.
• Proficiency in identifying development areas within personnel following through to improve performance levels of all direct reports.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create a higherlevel strategy for the whole of the department.
• Monitor and then develop a tactical plan of improvements for inbound and outbound shipments including departmental deliverables.
• Analyze data to assess performance and use that data to create promote and continually review and report a set of KPIs that drive behaviors and continued improvements.
• Help create and evaluate departmental budget and expenditures.
• Working with shipping and receiving supervisor and Blending Manager organize loading dock and staging areas and plan routes for optimal accuracy and efficiency.
• Carry out regular 11s with direct reports coach encourage and ensure that expectations are clearly set and met.
• Ensure that Managers are carrying out 11s and provide support to address any outcomes.
• Create a positive environment in which internal talent can be developed.
• Provide direction to the teams enabling opportunities for continual improvement within the department.
• Drive forward a Logistics competence matrix ensuring all staff are properly trained crosstrained and supported to multi skill where possible.
• Implement a training and verification process for safety critical tasks.
• Work with carriers to ensure best most costeffective service for all modes of transport.
• Track carrier performance and manage freight claims.
• Work with the inventory control supervisor to ensure optimization of storage space across the sites and that regular and accurate inventory counts are performed and reconciled.
• Implement more automated processes for offsite deliveries and keep offsite inventory levels below budget.
• Liaise with Customer Services and Blending to develop a capacity plan for logistics.
• Monitor compliance to rules and changes to those rules governing the transportation of dangerous goods.
• Advise the business on how dangerous goods should be transported.
• Monitor and update systems to ensure compliance with regulation for all modes of transport.
• Support the Investigation and submission of reports on accidents/emergencies.
• Act as point of contact for all dangerous goods regulatory agencies.
• Work with supervisors and managers to edit write and enforce proper SOPs for all Logistics operations.
• Logistics point of contact for customer complaints and NonConformance Reports (NCRs).
• Review processes carry out investigation of any operator errors and implement corrective actions arising from complaints.
• Work with quality assurance manager to ensure compliance prior to outside audits and responsible for implementing any external audit recommendations.
• Be competent in computer operation utilizing JDE and Microsoft office applications.
• Perform such other tasks as are consistent with the General Description which may be subject to change from time to time.
• Help to foster and promote both an employee health & safety and food safety culture.