Logistics Executive

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

1. Supply Chain Coordination

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among suppliers, transporters, and warehouse teams to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
• Continuously monitor and optimize supply chain processes to enhance overall efficiency and responsiveness.

2. Inventory Management

• Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet demand while minimizing excess stock.

• Conduct regular inventory audits and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.

3. Transportation Management

• Oversee the selection, evaluation, and management of transportation providers to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery.

• Analyse transportation costs and implement strategies for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.

4. Warehouse Operations

• Ensure the implementation of efficient warehouse layouts and operational practices to enhance productivity.

• Drive the adoption of best practices in order fulfilment and inventory storage management.

5. Compliance and Safety

• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements related to logistics, transportation, and safety protocols.

Promote a culture of safety within logistics operations to mitigate risks and enhance workplace safety.

6. Performance Metrics

• Develop, monitor, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to logistics performance, including on-time delivery rates and order accuracy.

• Utilize performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement in logistics operations.

7. Cost Management

• Monitor and control logistics-related expenses, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints.

• Identify and implement initiatives aimed at reducing costs within logistics operations.

8. Customer Service Excellence

• Align logistics processes with customer expectations to ensure high levels of service and satisfaction.

• Proactively address and resolve logistics-related customer inquiries and issues in a timely manner.

• Following up with customers to make sure that orders are delivered on time and within specifications.

9. Collaboration and Communication

• Foster effective cross-departmental communication and collaboration with sales, procurement, and other relevant teams to enhance logistics performance.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders.

10. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices within logistics operations.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to enhance logistics efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: 25 years of hands-on logistics or dispatch experience, preferably within the manufacturing, plastics, packaging, or heavy goods sector.

• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in ERP systems SAP and MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).

• Familiarity with transport management systems (TMS) and warehouse management systems (WMS).

• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of safe polymer handling, volumetric weight calculations for bulky plastic goods, and interstate/export logistics documentation.

Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, problem-solving under pressure, multi-tasking, and cross-functional communication skills.