Job Description:
Our client is a leading distribution and logistics organisation. It number many international multinational organisations amongst its client base and is regarded and an industry leader within its field.
The role of Logistics Manager is to manage the continuous operations of all logistics business within the Cork Branch Network. The role is to ensure that the department operates to Best in Class quality standards and in an environment of continuous improvement. The key area of responsibility is to maintain and develop new and existing operations and staff to ensure a best in class service both internally and externally within existing and new clients.
Key Responsibilities
- To develop process and procedures that enable the business unit to operate to a Best in Class quality standards.
- Develop KPIs to measure performance. On time Despatch, Stock accuracy etc.
- Full P&L responsibility, on time billings, accruals and passing of suppliers invoices
- Support new business and project rollout
- Support Business Process Re-engineering both internally and externally.
- Develop relationships with current and potential client base
- Attend customer meetings and QBRs where applicable.
- Ensure all customer issues are resolved and responded to in a proactive timely manner
- Coordination and execution management on business peaks
- Support HR in the recruitment of key members of staff for the business unit.
- Manage staff development and training to ensure that they are skilled and trained to perform their tasks.
- Review procurement with the objective of improving services and reducing cost in a quality environment.
- Manage and develop relationships with key suppliers to ensure service excellence achieved
- Ensure that staff performance reviews are carried out and records are maintained in conjunction with H.R.
- Ensure that lines of communication are setup and that clear and timely information flows internally.
- Ensure all staff understand and meet customer objectives/requests.
- The business unit must operate to the highest productivity and competitive standards.
- Support in facility strategy in acquiring best suited premises for new and developing business opportunities
Education and Experience
- An appropriate professional qualification in Logistics or Management
- A minimum of three years experience in logistics operations management working with multiple customers is require
- Logistics and Distribution industry experience and certification
- Proven people management skills.
- Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Intending candidates should display a determination to succeed, be a team player, with an ability tolead and participate. You should posess excellent communications skills, with an ability to establish credibility and influence
For further information, please contact David Burke on 021 2300302.