Logistic Manager

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice logistics vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
• Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service along with Monitoring the quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs.
• Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers. Recommend optimal transport modes, routes or frequency.
• Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports. Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required.
• Take control of packaging and labelling and provide appropriate, cost effective, high quality solutions.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations/customs regulations and legal and health and safety requirements.
• Report the inventory and raise the PO as needed.
• Support new business initiatives and projects and contribute to review meetings and change process. Ensure effective logistics implementation takes place relating to the changes.
• Ensure metrics, reports, and process documentation is available.
• Interpret trends and analyze and review data. Provide meaningful logistics data to others in the organization to aid customer service and cost improvements.

Relevant Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years of experience working in the logistics field. Experience in working more than one area of logistics, such as warehousing or transportation, is a plus.
• Prior experience of working in logistics/supply chain/transportation function within the community service 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 biological sample handling and aviation security.
• Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including knowledge and understanding of specialist systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and advanced Excel.
• Strong client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.