Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Planning:
· Develop and implement logistics strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
· Identify opportunities for logistics optimization and cost reduction.
· Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure the organization remains competitive.
2. Logistics and Distribution:
· Manage logistics and distribution operations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products.
· Optimize transportation routes, carriers, and warehouse operations.
· Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
3. Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP):
· Lead the S&OP process, ensuring effective collaboration between sales, marketing, finance, and operations.
· Balance supply and demand to optimize inventory levels, reduce stockouts, and minimize excess inventory.
· Facilitate S&OP meetings, ensuring clear communication and alignment across all stakeholders.
4. Demand Forecasting:
· Oversee the demand forecasting process, utilizing historical data, market trends, and sales insights.
· Collaborate with sales team to gather accurate and timely demand information.
· Implement advanced forecasting tools and techniques to improve forecast accuracy.
5. Logistics Planning:
· Develop and manage production plans, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and inventory policies.
· Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure timely and efficient production.
· Monitor and adjust plans as needed to address changes in demand, supply disruptions, and other variables.
6. Inventory Management:
· Oversee inventory management strategies, including safety stock levels, reorder points, and inventory turnover.
· Implement processes and systems to track inventory levels accurately and in real-time.
· Work to reduce excess inventory and minimize obsolescence.
· Other tasks assigned by leaders
Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in Logistics Management, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
· Minimum of 10 years of experience in logistics management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
· Proven experience with S&OP, demand forecasting, and inventory management.
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Proficiency in logistics management software and ERP systems.
· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
· APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent is a plus.