Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership & Management:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of logistics professionals, including team leads and individual contributors.
- Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.
Process Optimization & Improvement:
- Analyze existing logistics processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
- Develop and implement process optimization strategies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
- Utilize data and analytics to drive process improvements and measure their impact.
- Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure team adherence.
Client Relationship Management:
- Serve as a key point of contact for client operational escalations and inquiries.
- Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with client stakeholders.
- Ensure client satisfaction through effective service delivery and proactive communication.
- Participate in client meetings and presentations as required.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to logistics operations.
- Analyze operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Prepare regular performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Implement corrective actions to address performance gaps and ensure targets are met.
Resource Management & Planning:
- Effectively manage staffing levels and schedules to meet operational demands.
- Participate in recruitment and training of new team members.
- Ensure adequate resources (systems, tools, etc.) are available to the team.
Compliance & Quality Assurance:
- Ensure adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements and internal compliance policies.
- Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy and consistency in service delivery.
- Participate in internal and external audits as required.
Technology & Systems:
- Understand and effectively utilize relevant logistics management systems and technologies.
- Identify opportunities to leverage technology to improve operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with IT teams to resolve system-related issues.
Problem Solving & Escalation Management:
- Effectively identify, analyze, and resolve complex operational issues and escalations.
- Develop and implement root cause analysis and preventative action plans.
Qualifications:
Experience:
- 4-7 years of progressive experience in operations management within a logistics or BPO environment.
- Proven experience in managing and leading teams.
- Demonstrated success in process improvement and optimization initiatives.
- Experience in client relationship management.
Skills:
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Deep understanding of logistics operations and processes (e.g., transportation, warehousing, order fulfillment).
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to analyze data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions.
- Proficiency in using logistics management systems and MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Education:
- Master's/Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with specific logistics BPO clients or industries.
- Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Experience with specific logistics management software platforms.
- Project management experience
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