LOGISTIC MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION
1- What’s a Logistics Manager ?
The logistics manager is responsible for organizing the storage and distribution of goods which a company sells. As a key role in the supply chain, s/he makes sure that every product is delivered to the right person, at the right location, in the deadlines, and by limiting the costs.
S/he is in permanent contact with transportation, storage control or warehousing management in order to manage the flow of goods. So, a logistics manager understands perfectly the different steps of the supply chain.
2- What are the main missions ?
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Planning and managing logistics, warehousing, transportation, inventory
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Directing, optimizing and coordinating full order cycles
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Liaising and negotiating with suppliers, manufacturers and retailers
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Developing business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions
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Developing new strategies to aline processes and reduce cost
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Performing metrics and data to identify issues and opportunities for process improvements
3- What are the required competencies ?
A logistics manager will have to coordinate a warehouse staff for example, so he needs management skills. Apart from that, here are some required competencies :
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Perfect knowledge of the supply chain’s functioning
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Analytical and metrics skills
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Mastery of logistics and inventory software
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Commercial and economics knowledge
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Good time management ability
4- How to become a marketing manager in the Food & Beverage Industry ?
It is recommended to possess at least a Bachelor degree in the Logistics/ Distribution/ Supply Chain areas as Logistics is getting more and more complex with globalization, shortages and disruptions.
You can also get more qualifications with a master degree to access a manager’s position quicker. There are also diplomas specialized in Food Industry’s logistics. Indeed, manage a food industry’s logistics is quite complex because of sanitary norms, expiry dates or the cold chain for example.
Here is a not exhaustive list of schools and degrees you can get enrolled in :
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Master Pro. Gestion de Production, Logistique Achats, parcours Management des Entreprises Agroalimentaires et de Process (IAE Rennes, France)
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Master in Global Supply Chain Management (Antwerp Management School, Belgium)
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MSC in Operation, Supply Chain and Logistics management (Bath School of Management, England)
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MBA Logistics and Trade (Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands)
5- What are his/her main challenges today ?
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The global crisis going on (Covid-19, Energy Crunch) has created hard supply chain disruptions and delays that Logistics Managers need to handle.
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Workers shortages in Shipping, Manufacturing and also container shortages reinforced the disruptions. Logistics Managers need to find solutions to compensate for the price increase and the financial loss generated.
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The environmental issues address 2 concerns for Logistics Managers : on one hand climate issues are responsible for raw material shortages which exacerbate the delays and costs ; on the other hand Logistics Managers need to find sustainable storage, shipping and order cycle solutions to fit with sustainable engagements and legislation.
6- Why should a R&D Manager in the food industry come on uFoodin ?
Because of the crisis going on, it is hard for Logistics Managers to find trustworthy and affordable logistics and distributions solutions. On uFoodin, you can find the best partners worldwide to support your trades, whether you are looking for shipping, procurement, storage, producing or distribution solutions.
