This position is responsible for leading a team in the management of warehouse operations to achieve the operations key performance index and the required service standards. This may include managing the warehousing and inventory management system, physical distribution operations, implementing logistics technology, customer liaison and relationship, organization development and training.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Lead and manage the logistics operations to achieve the operations key performance index and the required service standards
Develop operational performance, financial goals, and growth plans through effective solutions development
Defines roles and responsibilities, plans for the department\xe2\x80\x99s future needs and operations; counsels employees on performance
Works collaboratively with client and departmental staff to assure operational effectiveness, adherence to policies and procedures and maximization of flow of all incoming and outgoing material.
Supervises and develops staff and otherwise carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization\xe2\x80\x99s policies and applicable laws
Ensuring information/knowledge resources can be readily accessed and easily retrieved Manages quality system and continuous process improvement within the facility
Defines requirements for operation and ensures the implementation of new strategies and initiatives to effectively meet or exceed requirements & customer expectations.
Through company\xe2\x80\x99s (Lean Warehousing System) implement and monitor improvement programs in cost reduction, quality improvement, safety and best practices across operations.
Administers and communicates company policies
Regularly reviews performance expectations with leadership team. Providing expectations, performance planning, feedback to team members.
Responsible for the training & development and performance discussions with staff.
Maintain good working relationships with customers
Qualification Summary:
Experience:
This position requires at least 8 years of experience in logistics operations management providing overall direction, implementation, and continuous improvement in all phases of logistics solutions.
Education:
Degree in, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or equivalent work experience in the logistics field.
Skills:
Technical Skills
Good working knowledge of the following operations areas \xe2\x80\x93 domestic distribution, , warehouse management, inventory planning, , transportation management and logistics execution systems..
This position requires highly developed computer skills, with a focus on MS Office suite products.