Logistics Manager
Current• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.• Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.• Create policies or procedures for logistics activities.• Plan or implement material flow management systems to meet production requirements.• Train shipping department personnel in roles or responsibilities regarding global logistics strategies.• Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records.• Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics.• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.• Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, or performance evaluation.• Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.• Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery.• Direct distribution center operation to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, or timeliness objectives.• Negotiate transportation rates or services.• Design models for use in evaluating logistics programs or services.• Supervise the work of logistics specialists, planners, or schedulers.• Prepare or file environmental certification applications.• Negotiate with suppliers or customers to improve supply chain efficiency or sustainability.• Recommend purchase of new or improved technology, such as automated systems.• Develop risk management programs to ensure continuity of supply in emergency scenarios.• Plan or implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes.• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.