Logistic Manager at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Job Purpose

• Logistics managers are responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring logistics operations such as warehousing, inventory, transportation, and supply chain processes. Logistics managers typically supervise a team of warehouse staff or other logistics specialists.
• The goal is to manage the entire order cycle so as to enhance business development and ensure sustainability and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Select carriers and negotiate contracts and rates.
• Plan and monitor inbound and outgoing deliveries.
• Supervise logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services.
• Organize warehouse, label goods, plot routes, and process shipments.
• Respond to any issues or complaints.
• Work with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.
• Evaluate budgets and expenditures.
• Update and evaluate metrics to assess performance and implement enhancements.
• Liaising and negotiating with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
• Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce
• Meet cost, productivity, and accuracy and timeliness targets
• Develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce cost
• Ensure that quality, quantity, customer satisfaction, and financial commitments are met
• Perform metrics reporting and data analysis tasks to identify issues and opportunities for process improvements.
• Partner and communicate with manufacturers, suppliers, and customers

Academic Qualification and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or relevant field.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Proven working experience as a Logistics Manager.
• Record of successful distribution and logistics management.
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff.
• Proficient in standard logistics software.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.
• Strong team player
• Ability to manage, coach, and provide training for direct reports.

Salary
Very Attractive.