Assistant Manager
CurrentUse IT systems to manage stock levels, delivery times and transport costsUse associated information systems to coordinate and control the order cycleUse data from IT systems to evaluate performance and quality and to plan improvementsAllocate and manage staff resources according to changing needsmanage staffLiaise and negotiate with customers and suppliersDevelop business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing new solutionsUnderstand, work with and possibly help to develop e-commerceContinually try to improve and develop business performance within the constraints of legislation, fuel costs and rising environmental pressuresImplement health and safety proceduresManage staff training issuesMotivate other members of the teamSet objectivesPan and manage projectsWork on new supply strategiesPlan vehicle routes
