The Logistics Supervisor – Local Sales is responsible for managing and optimizing end-to-end logistics operations supporting local sales activities. The role ensures efficient coordination across supply chain, transportation, warehousing, and inventory management to achieve reliable, cost-effective, and timely delivery performance. It also drives process discipline, cost optimization, and continuous improvement across logistics operations in alignment with business requirements and service standards.
Key Objectives:
- Establish a structured and reliable replenishment planning cycle based on prevailing demand.
- Ensure seamless coordination between production, warehousing, transportation, and sales to support timely order fulfillment.
- Improve inventory accuracy and control through disciplined warehouse management and cycle count implementation.
- Optimize transportation and distribution processes to achieve cost efficiency, scalability, and service reliability.
- Drive operational discipline by reducing ad hoc activities and enforcing standardized logistics processes.
- Continuously improve logistics performance through data-driven decision-making and process enhancements.
- Support business growth by ensuring a scalable and efficient logistics network aligned with demand requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Supply Chain Management
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor the flow of goods and materials to ensure an efficient and cost-effective supply chain.
- Align logistics execution with production planning and sales requirements.
- Ensure seamless coordination across internal stakeholders to support timely order fulfillment.
2. Transportation & Distribution (Fleet Management)
- Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, including movement to and from 3rd party warehouses.
- Manage transportation providers and ensure compliance with service level agreements.
- Ensure timely delivery performance to customers and distribution partners.
- Evaluate and optimize transport providers based on cost, reliability, and scalability.
3. Warehousing & Inventory Management
- Supervise 3rd party warehouse operations to ensure proper handling, storage, and dispatch of goods.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure strong inventory control practices.
- Monitor stock levels and adjust replenishment planning based on sales performance to mitigate potential out of stock or overstock situation.
- Ensure compliance with warehouse procedures, safety, and operational standards.
4. Cost Optimization
- Analyze logistics costs and identify opportunities for savings and efficiency improvements.
- Implement cost-reduction initiatives without compromising service quality.
- Support continuous improvement in total logistics cost management.
- Collaborate with internal departments (Sales, Production, Planning, Finance) to align logistics operations with business needs.
- Coordinate with external logistics providers and warehouse partners to ensure service compliance.
- Support resolution of logistics-related issues impacting customer service and delivery.
6. Process Improvement
- Review and improve logistics processes to eliminate inefficiencies.
- Implement standard operating procedures and best practices.
- Drive adoption of automation tools and productivity improvements.
7. Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Establish a third-party logistics performance management process to serve as basis for contract renewals, alternatives, and improve overall logistics service level performance.
- Monitor key logistics KPIs (delivery performance, inventory accuracy, cost efficiency).
- Prepare regular operational and performance reports for management.
- Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-time dispatch and delivery (OTIF)
- Loading schedule adherence (plan vs. actual)
- Transportation cost efficiency (total landed cost)
- Vendor performance (service reliability, turnaround time)
- Inventory accuracy and variance resolution
- Reduction of revenue loss due to aging and expired inventory
- Reduction in unplanned loading activities
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- At least 3-5 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, transport, and/or supply chain management, preferably within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, transportation systems, and warehouse management.
- Demonstrated ability in data analysis, forecasting, and logistics planning.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and logistics software systems (e.g., WMS, ERP, or TMS).
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory standards related to logistics operations.
Core Competencies:
- Strong planning and execution discipline
- Analytical and cost-focused decision-making
- Problem-solving and operational troubleshooting
- Stakeholder and vendor management
- Process improvement and standardization mindset