Logistics Manager

LinkPoint specialises in the recruitment of high quality candidates in the Retail and Logistics sector. We have an excellent opportunity for a Logistics Manager . Supplier Relationship Manager who will drive business value for the business by leading logistics initiatives and projects; leveraging expertise through close partnerships within Global Logistics Infrastructure and across our Geography and global organizations.

Logistics Manager’s Core Duties

• Partner with Global, Geography and Affiliate teams and leaders to develop, align and deploy SRM and logistics initiatives and projects
• Support development and communication of business cases to gain approval on SRM and logistics initiatives and projects
• Drive continuous improvement across program, project and process assignments
• Act as knowledge base/expert for logistics SRM processes, standards and best practices
• Manage Suppliers (relationship development, performance management, business reviews)
• Utilize business, supply chain, SRM expertise to mature the SRM program and logistics initiatives/projects with internal/external business partners
• Lead cross-functional global projects and change initiatives by developing, coaching and leading (virtual) project teams
• Develop and execute project plans leveraging project management tools and methods
• Build and manage transition plans to ensure all stakeholders are prepared for business changes (eg. Roles and responsibilities, processes, tools, systems)

Logistics Manager’s Skills required

• Flexibility (with high tolerance for ambiguity) to successfully develop and deploy projects
• Skilfully lead large and diverse team meetings to consensus (face-to-face, phone and video conference)
• Internal and external networking skills
• High proficiency using desktop tools for communication and analysis, including PowerPoint, Word and particularly Excel

Logistics Manager’s Key Experience

• Bachelor degree in Business or other related area, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of Supplier Relationship Management experience
• 5+ years developing and deploying global initiatives and projects in a matrixed organization
• Applied experience of Project management methodologies and best practices
• Experience in running cross-cultural, cross-functional and virtual teams
• Proven record of accomplishment in leading results oriented teams in high pressure, high profile, time sensitive assignments

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