Logistics Manager is a professional responsible for the full process planning, organization, coordination, and control of logistics activities in enterprise. The core responsibility is to optimize logistics links (such as transportation, warehousing, distribution, packaging, information processing, etc.), improve logistics efficiency, reduce, and ensure the smooth flow of goods from the supply end to the demand end.

Main job content

- Logistics planning and strategy formulation: Design logistics network layoutsuch as warehouse site selection, transportation route planning) according to the business needs of the enterprise, formulate overall logistics strategy, and balance service quality and cost.

- Transportation and distribution: Coordinate the transportation of goods (such as selecting transportation methods, cooperative logistics companies), track transportation progress, handle transportation anomalies (such as delays, damage), optimize distribution, and ensure timely delivery of goods.

- Supply chain coordination: Dock with purchasing, production, sales and other links, coordinate logistics nodes such as material warehousing and product warehousing, ensure smooth connection of each link in the supply chain, and reduce inventory backlog or shortage.

- Logistics cost control: Analyze the cost of logistics link (such as transportation costs, storage costs), identify the space for cost optimization, and reduce the total logistics cost through process improvement and resource integration.

- Logistics management: Use logistics management system (such as TMS transportation management system, WMS warehouse management system), to achieve logistics information visualization, and improve the digital and intelligent level of operations.

Required abilities and qualities

- Possess professional knowledge of logistics management, supply chain management, etc., and be familiar with the operation process of each logistics and relevant industry regulations (such as transportation regulations, customs declaration procedures, etc.).

- Have strong overall planning and data analysis capabilities, and be able to optimize logistics and improve overall efficiency through data.

- Have good communication and coordination capabilities, and be able to effectively collaborate with upstream and downstream partners and internal departments of the enterprise to solve crosslink problems.

- Strong adaptability, able to quickly handle logistics emergencies (such as natural disasters causing transport interruptions, sudden increases in orders, etc.), and have strong sense of cost and service.

Career development

Logistics managers can be employed in manufacturing, e-commerce enterprises, third-party logistics companies, retail enterprises cross-border trade companies and other fields. With the accumulation of experience, they can be promoted to logistics manager, supply chain director, or develop in subdivided fields such as-border logistics, logistics digital management, logistics consulting, and become senior management talents in the field of logistics and supply chain