Senior Manager/Deputy General Manager - Logistics - Online/eCommerce

Key Deliverable :

The key responsibilities of the Logistics Manager will be to :

- Supervise the activities of personnel engaged in customer order entry processing, personnel responsible for inventory control, warehousing and logistics.

- Optimum inventory planning

- Implementation of process analyzes, improvements, specifications, documentation throughout the supply chain process

- Preparation of regular reports to management, as well as punctual delivery of results

- Planning and managing logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services

- Directing, optimizing and coordinating full order cycle

- Liaising and negotiating with internal departments and external parties

- Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency

- Resolve any arising problems or complaints

- Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce

- Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets

- Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements

- Comply with local laws, regulations and stat & compliance requirements

Desired Skills :

- Bachelors/Masters in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Chain

- A minimum of 12 - 15 years of experience in Supply Chain, Materials Manager, Procurement or Warehouse and Logistics Manager.

- Out of which a minimum of 5 years should be in a Managerial position.

- Knowledge and experience of Import Export documentation and Customs procedures is a must.

- Proven working experience as a logistics manager

- Record of successful distribution and logistics management

- Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff

- Proficient in standard logistics software

- Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills

- Strong leadership and project management skills and the ability to work with diverse teams in multiple locations

- Ability to work independently and yet be fully accountable

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface at all levels and functions

- Strong work ethics