Planning logistics operations for receiving and sending out shipments, including managing transportation of goods
Arranging for shipping services and establishing relationships with any other companies that will be involved with your company’s deliveries
Coordinating with the production department to ensure that needed inventory is ready to be shipped out on a timely basis
Overseeing warehouse management, personnel, and supplies to ensure proper handling of all incoming and outgoing shipments in accordance with established procedures
Managing warehouse facilities to ensure they are clean, secure and well-lit in order to facilitate smooth operation of all logistics tasks
Using available resources in order to improve fleet performance
Scheduling activities in specific facilities according to established procedures, and also inputing records into the computer system every day
Maintaining current knowledge of relevant regulations applicable to transportation operations, which can be helpful in developing policies for improvement or for avoiding problems with shipments
Maintaining current knowledge of all regulations and laws which apply to the transportation industry
Using experience and professional judgment to determine methods for improving logistics procedures, processes and products for the betterment of the company’s operations
Developing training programs that promote improvements in logistics management functions, such as optimizing warehouse space utilization, formulating improved packaging programs, etc.
Coaching, mentoring, or otherwise supervising staff engaged in freight operations and maintenance activities, such as receiving personnel, dispatching operators and mechanics on a day-to-day basis.
