What does a Logistics Manager do?
Logistics Managers oversee the entire supply chain of an organisation to ensure customers receive finished products on time. They are expected to plan and manage every aspect of the order cycle, including planning logistics, warehousing, transport and related customer services. Logistics Managers develop and maintain robust relationships with suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, retailers and consumers. They also recruit, orient and train supply chain employees and provide periodic performance evaluations. Other duties include preparing worker schedules and enforcing health and safety rules. Logistics Managers may also perform other functions as determined by upper management.
Logistics Manager skills and qualifications
A successful Logistics Manager candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that typically include:
- Proven experience in logistics management and supply chain management
- Proficiency in logistics and inventory management software
- Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes
- Leadership and business management skills
- Ability to work well with others
- Attention to detail
Logistics Manager experience requirements
Logistics Managers typically need two to five years of work experience in the logistics and supply chain management industry. Some employers prefer candidates who have worked in different areas of the logistics field such as transportation, distribution, manufacturing, warehousing and inventory management. If you operate in a specialised field, it is better to recruit candidates with a background in the same industry. Applicants with professional training and certifications from The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport may have the requisite knowledge and experience for this role. Other industry-specific credentials related to supply chain processes can also be helpful in preparing candidates for this position.
Logistics Manager education and training requirements
Logistics Managers need at least a foundation degree or higher national diploma in logistics, supply chain management, business management or transport management. Some employers recruit Logistics Managers through a Supply Chain Practitioner advanced apprenticeship, which qualifies candidates for a Supply Chain Leadership or Express Delivery Manager degree apprenticeship. Employers can also allow Transport Clerks and other junior positions in the supply chain department to make their way up to the level of a Logistics Manager through promotion and training. Logistic Managers can acquire professional qualifications from the Institute of Logistics and Transport.
Logistics Manager salary expectations
According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for Logistics Manager candidates in the UK, is £39,446 per year. Actual pay may depend on experience, qualifications, the industry, job duties and responsibilities, the employer and location.
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