Summary
Manager, Logistics is responsible for strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process shipments resolve any arising problems or complaints supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements within their professional field.
Minimum entry
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Future outlook
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Description
Manager, Logistics is responsible for strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process shipments resolve any arising problems or complaints supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements within their professional field.
Employment prospects
The job has potential for growth
Tasks
- Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process shipments Resolve any arising problems or complaints Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
Skills
Core skills
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Technical skills
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Transferable skills
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Certifications
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Education
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Relevant courses
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Institutions
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Minimum requirements
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Work context
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Where they work
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Work setting
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Schedule
Work in an office setting work regular business hours Usually sit down for long hours Work may be stressful.
Employment type
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How to become one
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Career progression
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Related occupations
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