Logistics Manager

Medi Linx Laboratory, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Medi Linx Laboratory, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Logistics Manager to oversee logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution across our lab network in Metro Manila.

You will ensure timely and compliant movement of supplies, reagents, equipment, specimens, and other materials while adhering to quality and safety standards. Responsibilities include developing strategies for on-time distribution, supervising warehousing operations, coordinating with procurement and finance, managing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, SCM, IE, or related field.
• At least 5 years of logistics, distribution, or supply chain experience, with supervisory exposure.
• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical supplies, or laboratory logistics is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, warehousing, transportation, and distribution planning.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and reporting tools such as Excel.

Responsibilities

• Logistics and distribution management across the laboratory network.
• Oversee inventory, warehousing, stock rotation, and accuracy.
• Coordinate with procurement, operations, finance, and suppliers.
• Manage transportation, routes, and third-party logistics providers.
• Ensure quality and regulatory compliance for healthcare logistics.
• Establish KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and monitor logistics budgets and cost controls.
• Lead and develop logistics personnel; ensure accountability.
• Develop contingency plans for disruptions and risks.
• Prepare reports on inventory, delivery performance, and costs.

Skills

Logistics management

Forecasting

Team leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

ERP systems

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/SCM

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Logistics Manager to oversee logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution operations across our laboratory network. The successful candidate will ensure the timely and efficient movement of laboratory supplies, reagents, equipment, specimens, and other essential materials while maintaining compliance with applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Logistics and Distribution Management: Develop and implement logistics strategies to ensure the timely, accurate, and cost-effective distribution of laboratory supplies, reagents, equipment, and other operational requirements across assigned facilities.

• Inventory and Warehouse Management: Oversee inventory levels, stock replenishment, warehousing, storage conditions, stock rotation, and inventory accuracy to minimize stockouts, wastage, and obsolescence.

• Supply Chain Coordination: Collaborate with Procurement, Laboratory Operations, Finance, and external suppliers to ensure the availability and timely delivery of critical laboratory materials.

• Transportation and Fleet Management: Manage delivery schedules, transport resources, route planning, and third-party logistics providers to optimize delivery performance and operating costs.

• Quality and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to established procedures, occupational health and safety standards, applicable healthcare regulations, and quality management requirements, including appropriate handling and transport of temperature-sensitive materials and specimens.

• Process Improvement: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify operational bottlenecks, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service levels and productivity.

• Cost and Budget Management: Prepare and manage logistics budgets, monitor expenditures, and implement cost-control measures without compromising service quality.

• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop logistics personnel, ensuring clear accountabilities, effective coordination, and consistent operational performance.

• Risk and Contingency Management: Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions, delivery delays, inventory shortages, and other logistics-related operational risks.

• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare regular reports on inventory availability, delivery performance, logistics costs, stock variances, and other operational metrics for management review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in logistics, distribution, warehouse, or supply chain operations, preferably with managerial or supervisory experience.

• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical supplies, hospital, or laboratory logistics is an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of inventory control, warehouse operations, transportation management, and distribution planning.

• Familiarity with inventory management systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Excel or similar reporting tools.

• Demonstrated ability to manage teams, budgets, vendors, and multiple operational priorities.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Knowledge of quality management systems, safety standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to healthcare logistics is an advantage.