Logistics Manager – Job Description
(Job Code and Level: MPLLOG005)
Definition:
Move materials, goods and products (including importing and exporting) to
ensure that they are in the right place to meet customer demand.
Overall Purpose of the Role:
Responsible for ensuring the right products are delivered to the right location
on time, to the quality required and in the most cost effective way. Oversees
the distribution and transportation of goods from the manufacturer to the
consumer. Dependent on the size and structure of the organisation, may plan
and oversee the whole process or may work in part of the chain. Also
dependent on the size and structure of the organisation, the job holder may
take responsibility for the warehouse.
Will have people and budgetary management responsibility.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy and Development
Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice logistics
vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve
operational performance
General and Task Management
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 organisation to improve operational and financial
performance
Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of
quality and service within budgetary requirements
Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs
Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers
Recommend optimal transport modes, routes or frequency
Select carriers/suppliers and monitor service against performance criteria
Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for
product transit or delivery
Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or
exports or customer issues
Review impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes,
product volumes or carriers and report results to others
Assess and make recommendations for logistics processes in potential
new facilities or plants and advise of cost implications and efficiency
Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and
cost optimisation opportunities
Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements
with the help of direct reports
Identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies and ensure inventory and
system records are in agreement
Keep track of slow moving and obsolete stock
Identify savings by removing waste or unnecessary steps in the logistics
process
Interpret trends and analyse and review data. Provide meaningful logistics
data to others in the organisation to aid customer service and cost
improvements
Ensure IT systems in place are effective, maintained and accurate
Ensure metrics, reports, and process documentation is available
People Management
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
Ensure 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
Financial Budget and Control
Hold responsibility for department budget
Relationship Management
Develop and maintain strong relationships with all connected with the
logistics process
Ensure all completed orders are dispatched on time
Ensure products are shipped appropriately to ensure quality of goods
during transportation
Take control of packaging and provide appropriate, cost effective, high
quality solutions
Take responsibility for accuracy of labelling to ensure correct parts/finished
assemblies reach correct customers at the correct time
Ensure compliance with import/export regulations/customs regulations and
legal and health and safety requirements
Support new business initiatives and projects and contribute to review
meetings and change process. Ensure effective logistics implementation
takes place relating to the changes
Environmental
Conduct or review environmental audits for logistics activities to ensure
processes are as environmentally friendly as possible
Review opportunities to be as environmentally friendly as possible
Self Management
Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies
Support encourages and develop team
Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere
Anticipates and overcomes obstacles
Makes useful links to arrive at insightful plans and solutions
Embraces personal challenge
Confident, rounded thinking
Takes ownership for team cohesion
Is self aware
Is resilient, optimistic and open to change
Has an Adult:Adult, collaborative approach to others
Self starter and able to motivate others
Self motivated, flexible and works well under pressure
Skills and Attributes:
Proven management skills with the ability to optimise team performance
and development
Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good
relationships internally and externally
Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills
Customer focussed
Proven analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
Strong planning skills with the ability to handle multiple projects through to
completion and to manage competing priorities
Project management skills
Commercial and financial acumen with a full understanding of the impact
of failure in terms of business cost, production schedules and customer
order fulfilment
Excellent attention to detail skills
Qualifications and Experience Levels:
Relevant business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering degree is
preferred, HND, BTec Professional Level 5 Award or equivalent NVQ
Level 5 qualifications.
Prior experience of working in logistics/supply chain/transportation function
within the automotive or manufacturing environment with a comprehensive
knowledge of logistics processes and procedures
Expert knowledge of technical regulations related to logistics such as
import/export and customs regulations, including security requirements to
include certification in dangerous goods handling and aviation security
High degree of knowledge and understanding of a variety of manufacturing
and automotive processes and components and of supply chain
management
Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including knowledge and
understanding of specialist systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP), Bill of Material (BOM) and customer data systems
Advanced Excel user
Ability to analyse and manipulate technical and complex data and provide
meaningful information
Membership of an appropriate professional body such as the Chartered
Institute of Logistics and Transport would be advantageous
Knowledge of lean techniques may be advantageous
Example roles this job description may cover:
Logistics and Distribution Manager
Logistics and Planning Manager
Logistics Co-ordinator
Logistics Specialist
Logistics Operations Manager
Warehouse and Logistics Manager
Supply Chain Logistics Manager
Supply Chain Manager
