Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
Resolve customer complaints or problems.
Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.
Supervise the work of logistics specialists, planners, or schedulers.
Supervise employees.
Direct inbounds or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
Negotiate contracts for transportation, distribution, or logistics services.
Plan or implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes.
Communicate freight transportation information to customers or suppliers, using transportation management, electronic logistics marketplace, or electronic freight information systems, to improve efficiency, speed, or quality of transportation services.
Requirements
Proven working experience as a logistics manager
Record of successful distribution and logistics management
Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff
Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or an MBA graduate.