The logistics manager job description entails the following tasks, duties, and responsibilities:
- Planning logistics operations for receiving and sending out shipments, including managing transportation of goods.
- Arranging for shipping services and establishing relationships with any other companies that will be involved with your company’s deliveries.
- Coordinating with the production department to ensure that needed inventory is ready to be shipped out on a timely basis
- Using available resources in order to improve fleet performance
- Scheduling activities in specific facilities according to established procedures.
- Maintaining current knowledge of relevant regulations applicable to transportation operations, which can be helpful in developing policies for improvement or for avoiding problems with shipments
- Using experience and professional judgment to determine methods for improving logistics procedures, processes and products for the betterment of the company’s operations
- Developing training programs that promote improvements in logistics management functions.
- Coaching, mentoring, or otherwise supervising staff engaged in freight operations.
Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.Proven experience in logistics management, supply chain operations, or transportation management, with a track record of achieving results and improving efficiency.Strong knowledge of logistics principles, practices, and processes, including transportation modes, warehousing operations, inventory management, and distribution strategies.Familiarity with logistics management software and systems.Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop logistics teams, fostering collaboration, communication, and accountability.