Job at a glance
Create policies or procedures for logistics activities. 2) Plan or implement material flow management systems to meet production requirements. 3) Train delivery personnel in roles or responsibilities regarding logistics strategies. 4) Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records. 5) Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics.
6) Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues. 7) Direct distribution center operation to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, or timeliness objectives. 8) Negotiate transportation rates or services. 9) Design models for use in evaluating logistics programs or services. 10) Supervise the work of logistics specialists, planners, or schedulers.
11) Prepare or file certification applications. 12) Negotiate with suppliers or customers to improve supply chain efficiency or sustainability. 13) Recommend purchase of new or improved technology, such as automated systems. 14) Develop risk management programs to ensure continuity of supply in emergency scenarios. 15) Plan or implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes.
16) Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping. 17) Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies. 18 Direct or coordinate comprehensive logistical or reverse logistical functions for product life cycles, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, recycling, reuse, or final disposal of resources.
19) Conduct or review audits for logistics activities, such as storage, distribution, or transportation.