Logistic/Warehouse Manager Foggia

Logistic/Warehouse Manager
Foggia
Puglia, Foggia

Position Summary**:

The Logistic Manager will be responsible for the Foggia logistics, transportations, warehouse and all incoming materials.

He/She will work with inhouse buyers and planners to ensure adequate stocking levels are maintained, implement systems/processes to maintain accuracy, and deliver materials to manufacturing when they are needed.

This role will include direct supervision of the G&W Foggia receiving team and material handlers.

**Primary/Essential Responsibilities**:

- Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse and customer services

- Direct, optimize and coordinate full logistics cycle, inbound and outbound.

- Evaluate and propose the right Incoterms, build the tender specifications for bid to be submitted to logistics suppliers (packing& crating + transportation + warehouses services)

- Monitor the supply chain linked to logistics activities assuring the right level of quality, cost and service

- Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency

- Resolve any arising problems or complaints linked to inbound and outbound traffics

- Supervise, coach and train logistics workforce

- Create and deploy a holistic inventory plan within the Foggia factory which includes inventory accuracy and implementation of cross functional processes to maintain correct inventory levels and mitigate/eliminate obsolete / slow moving inventory.

- Drive an organized, well trained receiving and material handler team within the following criteria:

- Define and create standard work processes for inventory management and material delivery.

- Deliver materials to manufacturing in a timely manner.

- Ensure the physical layout of the warehouse and receiving environment is safe, organized and ergonomically efficient.

- Communicate incoming quantity inaccuracies, packaging, or damaged goods issues directly to supply chain for long term solution.

- Ensure the right data in the MRP and WMS system

- Develop and maintain relevant KPIs for scope of responsibility.

- Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets

- Monitor changes in the business to ensure adequate warehouse infrastructure is in place at all times.

- Introduce new technology to improve transactional accuracy.

Continually refine.

**Required Qualifications**:_Describe the minimum required education, experience (type and years), and skill/competencies_

- Proven working experience as a Logistics Manager

- Bachelors degree, preferably in Business Administration Logistics or Supply Chain

- Outstanding leadership qualities and previous supervisory experience

- Proficient in standard logistics software

- Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills

- Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects

**Preferred Qualifications**:_Describe qualifications preferred to enhance immediate job performance_

- Strong organizational, motivation and communication skills

- Open personality; natural curiosity to learn while very focused on essential activities as agreed with management

- Self starter who can operate with mínimal supervision

- Lean Six Sigma background

**Leadership**:

**Supervisor**: Responsible for day-to-day performance of a group ~ 6 + employees.

Guides/monitors group toward its goals ensures employee's productivity, resolve problems, has authority to change work roles and work distribution.

Responsible for genuine input regarding Human Resources matters of significance: e. g.

participates in selection of new employees, provides meaningful input to performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations etc.