Title: Logistics Manager
Company Name: A Leading Electronics Company
Vacancy: 1
Age: At least 32 years
Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Salary: --
Experience:
Professional certification in Supply Chain, Logistics or Warehouse Management will be an added advantage.
Proven experience managing multiple warehouses or depots and nationwide delivery of finished goods to retail showrooms.
Strong knowledge of warehouse management, inventory control, FIFO, stock reconciliation and dispatch planning.
Good understanding of fleet management, route planning, transport cost control and 3PL/transporter management.
Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and ERP/inventory management systems.
Strong leadership, team management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation and cross-functional coordination skills.
Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and flexibility to travel when required.
High level of integrity, accountability and attention to detail.
Lead and oversee overall logistics operations covering factory warehouses, central/regional warehouses and nationwide product delivery to company showrooms.
Ensure efficient receiving, storage and handling of finished goods from the factory, with proper stacking, labeling, preservation and safety.
Plan and manage timely dispatch and delivery of products from the factory to the company's showrooms all over Bangladesh in line with sales requirements.
Develop and implement dispatch plans, route plans and delivery schedules to maximize vehicle utilization and minimize delivery lead time and cost.
Manage and monitor the company's fleet of vehicles, including allocation, maintenance, fuel consumption, trip records, driver management and compliance with road and safety regulations.
Manage and evaluate third-party transporters and 3PL partners; negotiate rates and ensure service quality.
Maintain inventory accuracy through regular physical stock counts, cycle counts and reconciliation; implement FIFO and control damaged, obsolete and slow-moving stock.
Coordinate with Production, Sales, Marketing, Planning, Procurement, Accounts & Finance and Service teams to ensure smooth product flow and availability.
Ensure proper documentation, including delivery challans, gate passes, goods received/issue notes and stock transfer documents.
Prepare and monitor the logistics budget; identify opportunities to reduce warehousing, transportation and handling costs.
Ensure effective use of ERP/inventory systems for stock tracking, dispatch and reporting.
Lead, supervise and develop the logistics team, including warehouse, dispatch and transport staff; set KPIs and monitor performance.
Address delivery-related issues raised by showrooms and ensure prompt resolution.
Identify logistics risks such as transport disruptions and stock shortages and prepare contingency plans.
Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, safety standards and audit requirements.
Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly reports on stock status, delivery performance, transport costs and fleet utilization to management.
Perform any other logistics-related duties assigned by management.