What are the responsibilities of the logistics manager?

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Logistics manager is a very important position in the supply chain of the business. Are you a candidate interested in the position of Logistics managers? However, you do not fully understand the duties and requirements of this position? So please refer to the following article of Navigos Search to make the right decision for your career.

1. Who is the logistics manager?

The logistics manager is the head of the supply chain department, responsible for managing the entire supply chain operation in the enterprise. The detailed job description for this position is as follows:

  •  Research and analyze the market to know the trends and needs of consumers
  •  Develop plans and strategies to purchase or produce suitable products
  •  Set the right budget for purchasing
  •  Search and list quality suppliers
  •  Building a domestic and foreign supply system
  •  Control the process of purchasing and exporting goods with the correct quantity, quality and design as shown on the paper
  •  Adjust and balance purchasing activities reasonably
  •  Manage the work of the department, guide and urge employees to do their jobs well

The detailed job description of logistics managers 

2. Conditions to apply for logistics managers jobs

To successfully apply for the position of logistics manager, you must meet the following conditions:

Professional qualifications and experiences 

Companies and businesses recruiting for this position require candidates to have a degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration,... and have at least 2-3 years of working experience in a similar position. 

You also need to be knowledgeable about business law, import and export, have in-depth knowledge of domestic and foreign purchases, understand the supply system, customs procedures, management of materials,... Those are the most important conditions for you to take on the role of logistics manager.

Leadership skills

Bạn cần có khả năng lãnh đạo để quản lý toàn bộ quy trình trong phòng chuỗi cung ứng như: lựa chọn nhà cung cấp, mua bán, kiểm soát tồn kho, phân phối thành phẩm,... để đảm bảo mọi hoạt động diễn ra hiệu quả. Sở hữu kỹ năng này, bạn cũng dẫn dắt tốt, tạo động lực cho nhân sự cấp dưới để họ hoàn thành tốt nhiệm vụ của mình. Hãy rèn luyện tính kỷ luật cho bản thân, thực hiện nhiều dự án cung ứng, học cách lắng nghe tích cực,... để có thêm trải nghiệm thực tế và trở thành người quản lý chuỗi cung ứng tuyệt vời.

You need leadership ability to manage the entire process in the supply chain department such as: supplier selection, purchasing, inventory control, finished product distribution,... to ensure all activities run smoothly. Possessing this skill, you also lead well and motivate subordinates to fulfill their tasks well. Practice self-discipline, do multiple supply projects, learn to listen actively,... to gain more practical experience and become a great logistic manager.

Predictive analytics skills 

Your task is to analyze customer data to understand user needs and market trends, choose a reputable supplier, calculate a balance between supply and demand,... Therefore, the Making accurate analysis and forecasts is a very important factor. Practice this skill by observing, asking “why” questions to come up with product development strategies, and develop highly effective supply chain management processes.

Predictive analytics skills is important 

Solving problems skills 

Logistics manager is the person who is "in charge of" the entire supply chain activities in the enterprise and in the process of working, it is inevitable that problems will arise. Therefore, you need more practical experience to solve problems effectively. Please note that, when any problem occurs, you need to find out the cause, then come up with a possible solution and draw lessons and experiences for the next time.

Communication and negotiation skills 

With this position, you have to communicate and work with many different objects such as suppliers, customers, employees in the department,... For each communication object, there will be a separate work goal. You need to be flexible and speak skillfully and clearly to achieve high work productivity.

One of the most important tasks for the position of logistics manager is to save maximum costs for the business. Therefore, the ability to negotiate and persuade is necessary for you to bring back the sale contracts with the best price.

Time management skills 

The amount of work that the logistics manager undertakes is huge, but the execution time is limited. Organizing work, managing time properly and knowing how to prioritize important work are essential to help you get that huge amount of work done.

You need to learn to organize the work and manage the time 

3. Apply for logistics manager quickly at Navigos Search

Navigos Search is a company specializing in providing middle and high level jobs, creating a lot of attractive career development opportunities for employees. If you are really passionate and feel that you have fully met the requirements of a logistics manager, please send your CV to Navigos Search to become a potential candidate and quickly be contacted when there is the most suitable recruitment news.

The consulting team at Navigos Search are experienced recruitment experts and deeply understand the value of human resources and the labor market. Based on a methodical recruitment process, the specialist will conduct a search and advise on the most suitable recruiter.

Navigos Search acts as a bridge to negotiate and advise on the best salary and benefits for candidates. After the candidate is selected, we continue to closely support the candidate in the process of preparing for the job and other relevant necessary stages.

Every month, the volume sent to us is very large, with 375,000+ senior candidate profiles, 85,000+ senior management candidate profiles available and search results are always retained, Navigos Search is proud to be Vietnam's leading "talent hunter" company, is the number 1 choice of most large enterprises when having the need to recruit middle and high level personnel.

During 20 years of operation in the Vietnamese market, the most valuable asset that Navigos Group as well as Navigos Search has is the largest and most comprehensive candidate database.

Recruiting and looking for logistics manager at Navigos Search

Thanks to a culture of quality service and always focusing on people, we have maintained our position as the leading recruitment service provider in Vietnam since our establishment. Navigos Search always strives to "fly wings" for candidates and businesses to reach their dreams through the number 1 professional recruitment service in Vietnam!

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