Logistics Manager

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all activities and communications regarding outgoing and incoming shipments for all projects to ensure accuracy, timely preparation of necessary documentation.
• Ensure standard procedures, administrative and legal formalities, terms and conditions are followed and completed when third parties are hired for projects.
• Communicate shipment timelines internally to make sure other functions can plan properly and meet the deadlines.
• Work with Sales Team to assist them with freight estimation for quotation purposes.
• Determine and analyze budget for logistic needed to fulfil the project's requirements.
• Coordinate with the Finance Department to obtain necessary approval for budget and satisfy required documentation.
• Maintain high accuracy in all document preparations for logistics.
• Ensure best service and best pricing in logistic activities.
• Ensure equipment are received as scheduled by continual follow-up and communicate with freight forwarders and resolve any issues as and when required.
• Develop strong working relationships and cooperation with other functions and departments.
• Support purchasing strategies (sourcing, negotiation & cost management, quality and delivery terms, documentations) and Manage procurement and rental of any external resources, services, and facilities required to support the projects or operations
• Nurture positive relationship with suppliers and service providers for optimum pricing and support.
• Develop and improve SOPs for Logistics and procurement.
• Assist in implementation of goals and policies for effective improvements in Operations.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of working experience in managing logistics operations.
• A qualification in logistics or Supply Chain Management will be preferred.
• Preferably working as a manager specialized in Purchasing / Inventory/ Material/Logistic and Warehouse Management or equivalent.
• Ability to lead by example and multi-task with tight timelines.
• Strong team player and self-starter who sees tasks to completion.
• Strong interpersonal skills and resourceful in solving problem.
• Positive, hands-on, proactive, and highly organized.
• An effective communicator