Assistant Logistics Manager
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We are looking for an experienced Assistant Logistics Manager to oversee both warehouse and air freight operations, ensuring seamless coordination across inventory, shipping, and IT teams. This role is key to optimizing storage solutions, managing stock levels, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining strong vendor relationships for B2B and B2C distribution. You will also develop innovative solutions to enhance logistical efficiency and support the company’s growth.
Responsibilities:
Warehouse Operations (B2B, B2C)
- Oversee warehouse operations, ensuring seamless coordination between Inventory, Shipping, and IT teams for optimal storage allocation and transportation arrangements.
- Monitor and manage current stock levels, generating reports and insights to track inventory movement.
- Manage and maintain strong relationships with vendors, including Warehouse Management System (WMS) providers, 3rd-party logistics providers, and transportation vendors.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement system enhancements to streamline logistics operations.
- Ensure on-time delivery of goods to retail outlets and customers.
Air Freight (E-Shipping)
- Lead end-to-end air freight logistics operations, from planning and booking to tracking and delivery, ensuring timely shipment of goods
- Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners, negotiate rates and contracts to secure competitive terms.
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations and work closely with brokers for smooth clearance
- Coordinate with the inventory team for accurate handling of goods during inbound and outbound shipping
- Analyze logistics costs, identifying opportunities for savings while maintaining high service standards
- Track and evaluate air freight performance metrics, generating insights for operational improvements
- Identify and resolve issues in the air freight process, proactively developing contingency plans
- Work with cross-functional teams, including supply chain, procurement, customer service, and warehouse teams, for smooth communication and coordination
- Stay informed of industry trends to implement innovative logistics solutions
People Management
- Lead a team of administrative staff for daily warehouse operations and oversee invoicing for E-shipping
- Collaborate with warehouse staff, assisted by the Warehouse Supervisor and Logistics Officer/Executive, to manage daily operations
Equipment/Systems Management
- Administer key systems, including Warehouse Management (WMS), Order Management (OMS), and Robot Management Systems (RMS)
- Utilize Salesforce, SAP, and Concur for efficient invoicing in E-shipping
Requirements:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Minimum Diploma in Logistics or a related field
- Strong understanding of air freight logistics processes, customs regulations, and industry best practices
- 4-7 years of relevant e-shipping experience in air freight logistics, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Logistics Manager to oversee both warehouse and air freight operations, ensuring seamless coordination across inventory, shipping, and IT teams. This role is key to optimizing storage solutions, managing stock levels, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining strong vendor relationships for B2B and B2C distribution. You will also develop innovative solutions to enhance logistical efficiency and support the company’s growth.
Responsibilities:
Warehouse Operations (B2B, B2C)
- Oversee warehouse operations, ensuring seamless coordination between Inventory, Shipping, and IT teams for optimal storage allocation and transportation arrangements.
- Monitor and manage current stock levels, generating reports and insights to track inventory movement.
- Manage and maintain strong relationships with vendors, including Warehouse Management System (WMS) providers, 3rd-party logistics providers, and transportation vendors.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement system enhancements to streamline logistics operations.
- Ensure on-time delivery of goods to retail outlets and customers.
Air Freight (E-Shipping)
- Lead end-to-end air freight logistics operations, from planning and booking to tracking and delivery, ensuring timely shipment of goods
- Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners, negotiate rates and contracts to secure competitive terms.
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations and work closely with brokers for smooth clearance
- Coordinate with the inventory team for accurate handling of goods during inbound and outbound shipping
- Analyze logistics costs, identifying opportunities for savings while maintaining high service standards
- Track and evaluate air freight performance metrics, generating insights for operational improvements
- Identify and resolve issues in the air freight process, proactively developing contingency plans
- Work with cross-functional teams, including supply chain, procurement, customer service, and warehouse teams, for smooth communication and coordination
- Stay informed of industry trends to implement innovative logistics solutions
People Management
- Lead a team of administrative staff for daily warehouse operations and oversee invoicing for E-shipping
- Collaborate with warehouse staff, assisted by the Warehouse Supervisor and Logistics Officer/Executive, to manage daily operations
Equipment/Systems Management
- Administer key systems, including Warehouse Management (WMS), Order Management (OMS), and Robot Management Systems (RMS)
- Utilize Salesforce, SAP, and Concur for efficient invoicing in E-shipping
Requirements:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Minimum Diploma in Logistics or a related field
- Strong understanding of air freight logistics processes, customs regulations, and industry best practices
- 4-7 years of relevant e-shipping experience in air freight logistics, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment