Senior Logistics Manager

Job Summary

The Senior Logistics Manager oversees the organization inbound and outbound logistics operations. This position manages all aspects of logistics operation to ensure consistent high-level service quality and customer satisfaction, profitability, cost efficient operations and compliance with company policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities 1

Contributes to the creation and implementation of best practice logistics vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.

Plans, manages and evaluates logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers.

Creates and implement best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial performance

Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements.

Oversees quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs.

Manages and negotiates rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers.

Recommends optimal transport modes, routes or frequency Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers.

Interprets trends and analyze and review data. Provide meaningful logistics data to others in the organization to aid customer service and cost improvements.

Identifies savings by removing waste or unnecessary steps in the logistics process.

Job Responsibilities 2

Directs and negotiates logistics costs meant for 3rd party logistics providers assisting yearly budget goals.

Establishes standard operating methods to manage logistics operations efficiently.

Directs continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.

Ensures compliance of Logistics Team with all applicable company directives, policies, and procedures.

Develops and maintain strong relationships with all connected with the logistics process

Ensures customers receives their products/materials in a timely manner and good condition.

Resolves problems concerning logistics systems, imports or exports or customer issues.

Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping

Manages, coach and develops a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements.

Ensures that all functions under supervision operate in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors.

Keeps abreast of emerging technology changes and innovation through formal and informal study, networking and participation in professional organization

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent communication skills, with experience of communicating cross-culturally.A track record of delivery within logistics functionKnowledge of Logistics IndustryKnowledge of management and supervision of othersKnowledge of hoists and cranes, and create and agree booking system to manage their capacityComputer literate in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and other related software

• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Total of 15 years of work experience

7 years experience in similar positions along with GCC experience.

Competencies

Education