- 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 identifying any actions required
- Developing relationships with external logistics partners to target sustainable cost reduction, service level improvements and maintenance of quality levels
- Ensure all complete orders are dispatched on time
- Ensure compliance with export regulations/customs regulations and legal requirements
● BSc in Supply chain management, Logistics or relevant field● Not less than 10 years of Work experience in Export Logistics ● Knowledge of logistics software or transport management systems● Excellent organizational and time-management skills● Excellent communication skills