Purchasing & Logistics Manager

Our partner has been manufacturing palletising equipment and complete palletising solutions for leading global brands for over 20 years. Headquartered in Cluj-Napoca the company combines engineering and manufacturing capabilities to deliver complex project-based automation solutions to customers worldwide.

Job Summary

The Logistics and Purchasing Manager is fully responsible for the overall supply chain operations in Romanian organization and leads the Purchasing Planning & Logistic functions. The Logistics and Purchasing Manager works to represent the company in relationship with the suppliers and the local authorities in relation to the transport issues.

Main responsibilities

Develops the organizations logistics strategy and coordinates its implementation together with the middle management team

Supervises the forecast of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeps a constant check on stock levels to maximize business efficiency;

Conducts research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value delivery schedules and quality;

Assures the liaisons between suppliers manufacturers relevant internal departments and customers;

Identifies potential suppliers visiting existing suppliers and building and maintaining good relationships with them;

Negotiates and agrees contracts and monitories their progress checking the quality of service provided;

Handles technical details relating to international transportation such as customs regulations and any necessary documentation

Evaluates the costs of transportation services and inventory within any budget or distribution strategy.

Key skills and qualifications

The Logistics and Purchasing manager will possess excellent leadership management communication and interpersonal skills as well as a demonstrated sense of purpose planning organization and timely execution;

5 to10 years working experience in Manufacturing industries with at least 5 years in a senior role with full responsibility for purchasing and supply chain;

The Logistics Manager must have knowledge of national and international import/export legislation and must be able to effectively troubleshoot any issues that may arise in international freight transportation;

A minimum of a master degree in related discipline (preferably technical);

Understanding of budgeting and financial planning is appreciated as this role involves agreeing annual budgets;

Excellent written and verbal communication

Fluent English

Extensive ERP system knowledge

Reporting and analytical skills