Country Warehouse & Logistics Manager

 

Country: Belgium 
City: Ternat 
Req ID: 502317
 

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About the role

 

We are currently looking for an ambitious & enthusiastic Country Warehouse & Logistics Manager to join our team based in Ternat, Belgium.   

The role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring logistics operations such as warehousing, inventory and transportation. It also supervises a team of warehouse staff and 3rd party logistics specialists. 

 

Main responsibilities

 

In this role you'll:

 

• Create and implement best practice warehouse management and logistics principles and processes 
• Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs
• Ensure all completed orders are dispatched on time
• Select, qualify and negotiate contracts and rates with carriers together with our procurement manager
• Monitor warehouse and carrier service against performance criteria
• Plan and monitor inbound and outgoing deliveries.
• Supervise logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services.
• Organize warehouse, label goods, plot routes, and process shipments.
• Respond to any issues or complaints.
• Identify inefficiencies, create a log of CI and cost optimisation opportunities and prioritise them
• Lead daily KPI review meetings, report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required
• Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed  objectives and delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
• Ensure that all functions under supervision operate in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all connected with the logistics process

 

Experience & qualifications

 

To be successful in this role you'll need:

 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business administration, logistics, supply chain, or relevant field
• Previous experience of working in logistics/supply chain/transportation function with a comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes and procedures. 
• IT systems knowledge and skills including knowledge and understanding of specialist systems such as ERP (ideally SAP)
• The ability to analyse and manipulate data and provide meaningful information
• A good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and experience with ERP/MRP systems 
• Developed management skills and experience in managing human resources