Job Description

The logistics executive performs various functions, which primarily involves providing overall management of the logistics operation and overseeing the planning, scheduling, and quality inspections of the work performed by the logistics team. They are also responsible for managing and executing transportation operations in the organization\xe2\x80\x99s network. The major tasks, duties, and responsibilities of the logistics executive are listed in the job description example below:

• Provide relevant data and analysis to the operations team throughout the supply chain
• Responsible for harmonizing and monitoring supply chain operations
• Take responsibility for the success or failure of material shipping and delivery schedule
• Responsible for troubleshooting any concern related to international freight transportation
• Work with existing transportation suppliers on optimal delivery rate and routing
• Ensure that internal teams recommend the most advantageous transportation modes, routing, equipment or frequency
• Responsible for establishing specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems
• Direct and follow-up with incoming materials and outgoing finished products to ensure prompt delivery to customers
• Work with and monitor the efforts of partners in the supply chain to ensure smooth operations
• Responsible for utilizing logistics IT systems or software to optimize procedures
• Responsible for planning and tracking the shipment of final products according to customer requirements
• Responsible for the preparation of appropriate and accurate logistics reports for upper management
• Monitor deliveries and ensure customer satisfaction
• Responsible for maintaining accurate logs of all transportation and goods.