National Logistics Manager

Job Description

Role Overview:The National Logistics Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing transportation and warehousing strategies that support the organizations business goals. This role ensures cost efficiency, high service standards, and environmental responsibility throughout all logistics activities. You will oversee service provider selection, contract negotiation, performance reviews, and compliance with all relevant regulations, working collaboratively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.Key Responsibilities:- Develop and execute comprehensive transportation and warehousing strategies aligned with business objectives, considering cost, service level agreements, and sustainability.- Lead the selection and onboarding process for transportation service providers; manage contracts and ensure compliance with terms and agreements.- Conduct strategic forecasting and capacity planning to anticipate future transportation needs and mitigate risks.- Negotiate commercial tariffs and provide expert recommendations to senior management on logistics initiatives.- Execute and oversee warehousing contracts, ensuring compliance and identifying opportunities for cost savings and enhanced service.- Maintain data quality for master and transactional records, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability.- Analyze transportation and distribution data to identify trends, optimize supply chain efficiency, and drive cost reductions.- Support collection and analysis of transportation capacity data to improve route optimization and decision-making.- Troubleshoot logistics issues and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve challenges.- Ensure strict compliance with regulatory standards, quality assurance procedures, and company policies; assist with audits and compliance checks.- Keep accurate, up-to-date records in logistics management systems, with oversight from senior team members.- Communicate shipment statuses, delays, and logistics matters to internal teams and external partners, escalating issues for timely resolution.- Review transporter and warehouse performance monthly, taking corrective actions as needed to meet standards and agreements.- Support distribution functions such as inventory management, order fulfillment, and warehouse operations to optimize supply chain and customer satisfaction.Qualifications Required:- Bachelors or masters degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field.- Minimum 8 years of experience in Supply Chain, Transport, Logistics, Operations, or Physical Distribution.Company Details:We are a health technology company dedicated to ensuring that every human matters and has access to quality healthcare. Our mission is to help improve lives globally by providing healthcare solutions. If youre interested in making a difference and have relevant experience, we encourage you to apply for this role at Philips. Role Overview:The National Logistics Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing transportation and warehousing strategies that support the organizations business goals. This role ensures cost efficiency, high service standards, and environmental responsibility throughout all logistics activities. You will oversee service provider selection, contract negotiation, performance reviews, and compliance with all relevant regulations, working collaboratively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.Key Responsibilities:- Develop and execute comprehensive transportation and warehousing strategies aligned with business objectives, considering cost, service level agreements, and sustainability.- Lead the selection and onboarding process for transportation service providers; manage contracts and ensure compliance with terms and agreements.- Conduct strategic forecasting and capacity planning to anticipate future transportation needs and mitigate risks.- Negotiate commercial tariffs and provide expert recommendations to senior management on logistics initiatives.- Execute and oversee warehousing contracts, ensuring compliance and identifying opportunities for cost savings and enhanced service.- Maintain data quality for master and transactional records, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability.- Analyze transportation and distribution data to identify trends, optimize supply chain efficiency, and drive cost reductions.- Support collection and analysis of transportation capacity data to improve route optimization and decision-making.- Troubleshoot logistics issues and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve challenges.- Ensure strict compliance with regulatory standards, quality assurance procedures, and company policies; assist with audits and compliance checks.- Keep accurate, up-to-date records in logistics management systems, with oversight from senior team members.- Communicate shipment statuses, d

Keyskills :
Supply Chain ManagementOperations ManagementLogisticsTransportationWarehousingForecastingNegotiationData AnalysisComplianceInventory ManagementOrder Fulfillment