Logistics Manager

Position Summary

The Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain and logistics operations of the company, ensuring the efficient movement of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods. This role plays a critical part in supporting toll manufacturing operations by managing warehousing, transportation, inventory control, third-party logistics providers, and customer deliveries while ensuring cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and monitor inbound and outbound logistics activities to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and finished products.
• Coordinate transportation schedules and delivery requirements with suppliers, toll manufacturing partners, customers, and logistics providers.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure accurate and timely fulfillment of customer orders and delivery commitments.

• Oversee inventory planning, stock movement, storage, and reconciliation activities.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production requirements while minimizing excess stock and obsolescence.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and stock audits.
• Implement warehouse best practices to maximize storage utilization and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate closely with Production, Procurement, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain teams to support manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor material issuance, production output transfers, and finished goods inventory.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging materials required for production runs.
• Coordinate dispatch and receiving activities with toll manufacturing facilities.

• Manage relationships and performance of freight forwarders, trucking companies, warehouse operators, and third-party logistics providers.
• Negotiate transportation and logistics contracts to achieve cost savings and service improvements.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and establish service level agreements (SLAs).

• Ensure compliance with local regulations, company policies, and industry standards related to logistics, transportation, and warehousing.
• Develop and maintain logistics KPIs, reports, and dashboards.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement initiatives that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on supply chain optimization and cost reduction.

• Lead, mentor, and develop logistics and warehouse personnel.
• Establish performance objectives and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and operational excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive logistics and supply chain management experience, preferably within FMCG, food manufacturing, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, or toll manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience managing warehousing, transportation, inventory control, and third-party logistics providers.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, inventory management systems, and logistics operations.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory management software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Experience in toll manufacturing, contract manufacturing, or co-packing operations.
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Certification in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations Management is an advantage.