Logistics Director Responsibilities
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A logistics director spearheads and oversees a company's logistics operations. They are primarily responsible for setting goals and guidelines, managing the budgets and timelines, researching new opportunities, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of operations, and implementing solutions against problem areas. They must also maintain positive relationships with key clients and external parties, such as distributors and suppliers. Furthermore, as a director, it is essential to lead employees while implementing the company's policies and regulations, recommending new ones as needed.
On This Page Responsibilities Comparisions Types of Logistics Director Build Resume With AI Logistics directors play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing supply chain operations. They are responsible for establishing operational processes and procedures, often leading to improved efficiency and compliance. For instance, one Director "established all operational processes and procedures for FDA compliance and reduced error rate by 100% through manufacturing requirements best practices." They also collaborate internationally with peers to optimize systems and align global key performance indicators, as demonstrated by another Director who "collaborated internationally with peer leaders on optimization of ERP system, standardization of processes and alignment of global key performance indicators." Furthermore, they develop strategies for consolidating remote distribution centers, as one Director did by "developing strategies for consolidating remote distribution centers in Florida, Illinois and California into centralized Missouri facility." In addition, logistics directors are often tasked with managing compliance offices, ensuring no violation findings during federal oversight inspections. As Daniel Stanton , CEO of Mr. Supply Chain, states, "Every business and government organization has a supply chain, and that means there are job opportunities for supply chain professionals virtually everywhere." This sentiment is echoed by Adrian Tan , Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator at Pennsylvania State University - New Kensington, who emphasizes the importance of spreadsheet skills and the ability to interact effectively with various audiences. Thus, logistics directors must possess a diverse set of skills to effectively manage and optimize supply chain operations. Here are examples of responsibilities from real logistics director resumes:- Lead the design and implantation of new MRP system improvements.
- Lead internal logistics team to gain ISO certification plus implement ISO specs for all 3rd party logistics providers.
- Lead project for developing standardize FDA approve method (GCP standard) for labeling, packaging and storing medication.
- Manage all relationships with freight payment, TMS software, outside storage, carriers, and all third party logistics providers.
- Select and lead implementation of ERP business systems and engineering document control system.
- Lead organization's governmental and regulatory compliance office which result in no violation findings during federal oversight inspections.
- Modernize the operation by the selection and implementation of information technology, Manhattan WMS, TMS, and YMS.
- Train personnel to use WMS software and warehouse allocation systems.
- Implement the BAAN WMS system and create the infrastructure for RFID.
- Set, measure, and monitor KPIs to assess success of transportation and distribution services.
- Set up metrics for each operation to assure efficiency and consistent quality standards (ISO).
- Negotiate contracts for multiple support programs including outside storage, labor, LTL, FTL and dedicate hauling.
- Obtain and compare quotes from various freight forwarders to provide the most cost effective way to import and export shipments.
- Develop and implement strategies to restructure LTL carrier relationships and pricing.
- Formulate and implant KPIs improving productivity and accuracy resulting in elimination of night shift and its staff.
- Supply Chain, 16% Led/directed logistics/supply chain/facility operations/21-person-staff/1.6K Medical equipment/ inventory and acquisition management/$81M Provide overall leadership in the areas of operational performance, budget management, customer relations, continuous improvement and staff development.
- Logistics Operations, 4% Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations to include transportation, warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
- Customer Service, 4% Coordinated service requests and directed service repair function to support customer service metrics for efficient performance and customer advocacy.
- Project Management, 4% Developed project management/job logistics process that enabled supervisor to manage work of 15 subcontractors to meet deadlines and stay within budget.
- Oversight, 4% Led organization's governmental and regulatory compliance office which resulted in no violation findings during federal oversight inspections. "supply chain," "continuous improvement," and "logistics operations" are among the most common skills that logistics directors use at work. You can find even more logistics director responsibilities below, including:
- Project Management, 4% Developed project management/job logistics process that enabled supervisor to manage work of 15 subcontractors to meet deadlines and stay within budget.
- Customer Service, 4% Coordinated service requests and directed service repair function to support customer service metrics for efficient performance and customer advocacy.
- Logistics Operations, 4% Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations to include transportation, warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
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