This position is strongly focused on Logistics, with the purpose of leading a team of Logistics specialists to ensure the execution and fulfillment of all logistics activities within the cluster as well as driving continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional project management inside the cluster supply chain perimeter.
Logistics Operations and Process Excellence
Ensure clear priorities and follow-up on defined KPIs to monitor the process performance and secure corrective actions if necessary
Coordinate and support the team in the efficient execution of daily Logistics operations (e.g. Logistics Provider Performance; Inbound; Warehouse inventory; outbound; pallet and containers; returns; logistics claims; inventory count, rework and disposal; Tax, Custom, Legal (E.G. Intrastat, ADR, LTSD), Logistics value adding services)
Perform Logistics cost control, including budget and reporting
Monitor weekly and monthly Logistics KPI’s and costs, find efficiency opportunities and follow up with 3PL
Manage RFC's from Customers, tesa and 3rd party on all logistics parameters
Drive and support tenders for distribution and warehousing
Continuous Improvement & Project Management
Support, pitch, and implement ideas for process optimization (First Time Right Methodology)
Support or run projects at cluster level
Develop guidelines and standard operating procedures on cluster level
Lead the European process harmonization in defined set of countries
Lead 3PL in the continuous improvement projects
Support internal and external audits in Logistics matters
Understand the required skills and qualifications, anticipate the questions you may be asked, and study well-prepared answers using our sample responses.
Logistics Manager Q&A's