Head of Logistics

Head of Logistics Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Head of Logistics to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets;
  • Arrangement of the warehouse including racking; storage layout; pick and pack processes;
  • Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce;
  • Direction, optimisation and coordination of the full order cycle;
  • Liaison and negotiation with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers;
  • Smooth running of the Warehouse Management System; identifying, reporting and resolving any day to day issues arising from such;
  • Development and coaching of the Logistics Team to deliver best in class cost and supply to our Global customers and distributor;
  • Reduce non eco-friendly packaging within the supply chain;
  • HS code management in global territories and management of verification partners;
  • Responsibility for our sustainable standards and policy, carbon neutral to carbon negative;
  • Planning of future capacity requirements;
  • Oversee a global fulfilment network which is aligned to the business growth plans ensuring our customers receive first class service;
  • Management of landing costs (taxes and duties) optimised for the most cost-effective solution;
  • Creates a cohesive team unit;
  • Work with the wider team to foster a proactive employee relations and engagement culture.

Requirements:

  • FMCG;
  • logistics;
  • 3PL;
  • Ecommerce;
  • Supply Chain.