Title:  Logistics Supervisor

Core Job Information

Job Title

Logistics Supervisor

Department

Supply Chain

Location

Regional Branch

Sub-department

Warehouse

Band / Level

Supervisor

Reports To

(Job title/Band)

National Logistics Manager

Direct Reports

 (if any)

Distribution officer, Supply Chain Coordinator cum Cashier

Supply Chain Coordinator, Store Keeper cum Cashier

Store Keeper, Heavy Duty Driver, Forklift Driver, Packer/Loader

Job Summary

Logistics Supervisor is responsible for management of operations relating to inbound & outbound deliveries of materials to their respective warehouse. Ensures high standard housekeeping & safety procedures  He/ She is also responsible for managing external services for an effective and low cost logistics operations.

Job Responsibilities

Key Area

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Management

• Oversee the space management of warehouses. Ensure the standard operating procedures are followed for storage and quality management
• Optimize the warehouse utilization and oversee the work of storekeeper
• Manage warehousing processes and identify opportunities for generating savings in material handling costs
• Make regular visits to all the regional branches and warehouses for inspection of storage, cleanliness and stock quantity and quality checks
• Plan and oversee the maintenance of warehouses and equipment to meet health & safety requirements post approvals.

Logistics and Transportation

• Achieve the target of customer DOTIF on daily basis.
• Assist the team for the daily customer delivery route planning.
• Maintain 100% record of all stock transactions for any queries.
• Ensures the safety and hygiene of the branch’s fleet and initiate and follow requests for maintenance.
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry on SAP ERP for making purchase requests, transportation requests, stock transfer requests, return goods order, sales order data entry
• Oversee the work of storekeepers for effective loading, unloading and timely handling of sales orders
• Oversee the process of material transportation and handle escalations
• Ensure timely return of transportation containers.
• Coordinate with Procurement & Transport companies to handle port arrivals on time.

Team Management

• Manage all warehouse back office staff.
• Set clear directions for the team, review their work and handle escalations
• Responsible for initiating the resources hiring, learning, career development, attendance & leave management, performance management, and all HR related concerns of direct reporting employees

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

• Effective utilization of warehouse space.
• Warehouse logistics management
• Warehouse maintenance.
• Fleet management.
• Customer DOTIF.
• Inventory control.
• QA Management.

Key Interfaces of the role

Internal Interface

• Production team.
• Procurement team.
• Sales Team.
• Admin team.
• HR Team.
• AMG IT Team.
• QA team.

External Interface

• Service Vendors
• Customers

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Logistics and Transportation
• Material handling and management
• Warehouse Management
• SAP ERP System
• Distribution Planning
• Inventory Management
• MS Office.

Professional Competencies

• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Analytical Thinking / Problem Solving
• Responsibility/ Accountability
• Leadership.
• Effective Communication.

Job Specification

Essential Requirements

 

Desirable Attributes

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Professional Qualifications

Experience

• 4-5 years of experience in Logistics / Warehouse Management including  2 years of experience in a supervisory role at an FMCG company

Any Others

• Proficiency in written and verbal Arabic and English language

• Saudi Citizen