- Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers
- Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organization to improve operational and financial performance
- Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements
- Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers
- Recommend optimal transport modes, routes or frequency
- Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities
- Identify savings by removing waste or unnecessary steps in the logistics process
- Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
- Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports
- Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required
BS in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Chain10-15 years of exp. in the same fieldSAP Exp. is a plusExperience working with MS-Office (Word, Excel)Advanced knowledge in import and export documents and proceduresExcellent Negotiation SkillsAbility to manage a large and variable workloadDemonstrable ability to lead and manage staff