Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager

The Logistics Manager will be based in Saudi Arabia. In this position, you will report to the Factory General Manager. The Logistics Manager will be responsible and accountable for ensuring the right products are delivered to the right location on time, to the quality required and in the most cost-effective way. Oversee the distribution and transportation of goods from the manufacturer to the consumer.

Here is a glimpse of what you will do:

General Task Management

• Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers.
• Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organization to improve operational and financial performance.
• Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements.
• Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs.
• Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers.
• Recommend optimal transport modes, routes or frequency.
• Select carriers/suppliers and monitor service against performance criteria.
• Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery.
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports or customer issues.
• Review impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or carriers and report results to others.
• Assess and make recommendations for logistics processes in potential new facilities or plants and advise of cost implications and efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.
• Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements with the help of direct reports.
• Identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies and ensure inventory and system records agreements.
• Keep track of slow moving and obsolete stock.
• Identify savings by removing waste or unnecessary steps in the logistics process.
• Interpret trends and analyze and review data. Provide meaningful logistics data to others in the organization to aid customer service and cost improvements.
• Ensure IT systems in place are effective, maintained and accurate. Ensure parts are sourced in full and aligned to production schedules and customer requirements.

People Management

• Manage, coach and develop a high performing Procurement team that meets agreed objectives, and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements.
• Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them.

Financial and Budget Control

• Input and hold responsibility for departmental budgets.

Relationship Management

• Work as part of the Management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimize results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements delivery in line with Company and Customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the maintenance strategy.

Here is some of what you will need (required):

• Relevant business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred, HND, BTech. Professional Level 5 Award or equivalent NVQ Level 5 qualifications.
• Prior experience of working in logistics/supply chain/transportation function within the automotive or manufacturing environment with a comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes and procedures.
• Expert knowledge of technical regulations related to logistics such as import/export and customs regulations, including security requirements to include certification in dangerous goods handling and aviation security.
• Proven 10-12 years of experience as a Logistics manager.
• A results-driven approach and a keen eye for detail.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Good technical and IT skills, working knowledge of SAP or Netsuite will be an advantage.

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:

• High degree of knowledge and understanding of a variety of manufacturing and automotive processes and components and of supply chain management.
• Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including knowledge and understanding of specialist systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Bill of Material (BOM) and customer data systems.
• Advanced Excel user.
• Ability to analyze and manipulate technical and complex data and provide meaningful information.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of lean techniques may be advantageous.
• Knowledge and technical understanding of Stell fabrication processes and components and supply chain management.

Company Industry:

• Power Generation
• Power Distribution
• Energy
• Nuclear Energy

Department / Functional Area:

• Logistics
• Supply Chain

Keywords:

• Logistics Manager