Logistic/Warehouse Manager

Location:

IT, Foggia (FG), Foggia (FG)

Position Summary: 

 

The Logistic Manager will be responsible for the Foggia logistics, transportations, warehouse and all incoming materials. He/She will work with inhouse buyers and planners to ensure adequate stocking levels are maintained, implement systems/processes to maintain accuracy, and deliver materials to manufacturing when they are needed.  This role will include direct supervision of the G&W Foggia receiving team and material handlers.

 

Primary/Essential Responsibilities: 

• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse and customer services
• Direct, optimize and coordinate full logistics cycle, inbound and outbound.
• Evaluate and propose the right Incoterms, build the tender specifications for bid to be submitted to logistics suppliers (packing& crating + transportation + warehouses services)
• Monitor the supply chain linked to logistics activities assuring the right level of quality, cost and service
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints linked to inbound and outbound traffics
• Supervise, coach and train logistics workforce
• Create and deploy a holistic inventory plan within the Foggia factory which includes inventory accuracy and implementation of cross functional processes to maintain correct inventory levels and mitigate/eliminate obsolete / slow moving inventory.  
• Drive an organized, well trained receiving and material handler team within the following criteria:
  • Define and create standard work processes for inventory management and material delivery.
  • Deliver materials to manufacturing in a timely manner.
  • Ensure the physical layout of the warehouse and receiving environment is safe, organized and ergonomically efficient.
  • Communicate incoming quantity inaccuracies, packaging, or damaged goods issues directly to supply chain for long term solution. 
  • Ensure the right data in the MRP and WMS system                                                                   
• Develop and maintain relevant KPIs for scope of responsibility.
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Monitor changes in the business to ensure adequate warehouse infrastructure is in place at all times.

• Introduce new technology to improve transactional accuracy.  Continually refine.

Required Qualifications: Describe the minimum required education, experience (type and years), and skill/competencies

• Proven working experience as a Logistics Manager
• Bachelors degree, preferably in Business Administration Logistics or Supply Chain
• Outstanding leadership qualities and previous supervisory experience
• Proficient in standard logistics software
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications:  Describe qualifications preferred to enhance immediate job performance

• Strong organizational, motivation and communication skills

 

• Open personality; natural curiosity to learn while very focused on essential activities as agreed with management

• Self starter who can operate with minimal supervision

• Lean Six Sigma background

Leadership:

Supervisor:  Responsible for day-to-day performance of a group ~ 6 + employees.   Guides/monitors group toward its goals ensures employee’s productivity, resolve problems, has authority to change work roles and work distribution. Responsible for genuine input regarding Human Resources matters of significance: e.g. participates in selection of new employees, provides meaningful input to performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations etc.