Will identify logistics areas for process improvement and cost savings to ensure expectations are met and identify opportunities for inventory reductions
Monitor industry standards, trends, or practices to identify developments in logistics planning
Enter logistics-related data into databases (Syspro)
Develop or maintain payment systems to ensure accuracy of vendor payments
Determine packaging requirements
Contact potential vendors to determine material availability and carriers for rates or schedules
Track product flow from origin to final delivery
Prepare reports on logistics performance measures and submit reports to management
Maintain databases of logistics information and records in accordance with company policies
Develop or maintain freight rate databases to determine the most economical modes of transportation
Responsible for maintaining, tracking and analyzing all inbound shipments
Review procedures, such as distribution or inventory management, to ensure maximum efficiency or minimum cost
Provide ongoing analyses in areas such as transportation costs, parts procurement, back orders, or delivery processes
Manage systems to ensure that pricing structures adequately reflect logistics costing
Monitor inventory transactions at warehouse facilities to assess receiving, storage, shipping, or inventory integrity
Develop or maintain models for logistics uses, such as cost estimating or demand forecasting
Confer with management to determine ways to optimize service levels, maintain supply-chain efficiency, or minimize cost
Compute reporting metrics, such as on-time delivery rates, order fulfilment rates, or inventory turns
Evaluate existing capabilities and establish new systems and processes for the tracking, measurement, reporting, and analysis of all traffic
Analyze logistics data, using methods such as data mining, data modeling, or cost or benefit analysis
Remotely monitor the flow of vehicles or inventory, using Web-based logistics information systems to track vehicles or containers
Reorganize shipping schedules to consolidate loads, maximize vehicle usage, or limit the movement of empty vehicles or containers
Job Requirements:
A relevant qualification will be preferred
Three years relevant experience in which competency has been gained
Must be well organized person, capable of handling a variety of issues and assignments
Position requires strong analytical, interpersonal and project management skills.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines