Logistics Executive

Full Job Description

The logistics executive is in charge of planning, coordinating, and directing supply chain/logistics operations in an organization, as well as overseeing and evaluating them.Logistics executives oversee the transportation of goods to consumers in a timely manner, which includes overseeing and coordinating the storage and distribution of goods from manufacturing locations to their final locations.Logistics is a discipline focused on maintaining, receiving, and delivering goods on time. Logistics professionals typically work in warehouses, but also may work at airports, hospitals, and other facilities that require precise coordination.

**Logistics Executive Job Duties**:

- Developing and implementing strategies to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and minimize risk in supply chain management
- Negotiating with vendors to obtain favorable terms, such as price reductions or extended payment terms
- Monitoring inventory levels and ordering additional supplies when necessary to ensure adequate supply of products to customers
- Managing assets such as facilities and equipment, including planning for repairs and replacements
- Identifying and implementing new technologies that can improve efficiency in supply chain management processes such as inventory management, shipping and receiving, and materials handling
- Evaluating current methods and procedures to determine if they can be improved
- Coordinating with internal staff as well as external vendors and contractors to ensure a smooth flow of goods and services through the supply chain
- Reviewing inventory records to determine what items are needed to restock stores or warehouses
- Managing inventory levels to ensure adequate supply of products at all times without overstocking or understocking stores