Logistics Supervisor

The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for the management of the logistics function onsite. This hands-on supervisory role drives productivity, efficiency and compliance and facilitates high motivation and engagement within the logistics team. A continuous improvement mindset for the enhancement of supply chain business process is a key element of this role also.
Here are some of the key responsibilities:
• Manage the onsite logistics team of 3 people to ensure an effective and compliant shipping operation
• Ensure outgoing shipments are coordinated accurately to customer sites and other distribution centres to meet deadlines both domestically and internationally
• Act as a point of escalation for all shipping related issues
• Identify areas of opportunity with new processes and technologies and complete continuous improvement initiatives throughout the logistics function
• Interact closely with corporate supply chain and customer services to ensure capability in meeting customer needs
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of carriers and freight forwarders, supervising performance, driving improvements and building the relationship to ensure that service levels are clear and delivered
• Help in the identification of alternate routes or modes of transportation to manage flexibility and ensure a proper service is provided to customers
• Ensure all internal & external compliance responsibilities relating to freight, customs and costs are met
• Support the implementation of strategic projects to manage any freight constraints
• Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
• Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports
• Work with the site management team and other supply chain stakeholders to craft and develop the future state warehouse & logistics model for the site

• High level of SAP user competence; 5+ years of subject matter expertise on core logistics movements on SAP or similar ERP system
• Third Level qualification and/or 5+ years in a relevant logistics leadership role with a proven ability to optimise team performance and development
• Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills
• Knowledge of and demonstrated interest in Quality, Compliance and GMP
• Strong systems skills and computer literacy
• Strong initiative and demonstrated ability to interface effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization and work cross-culturally