Junior Logistics Manager

Job Purpose

Oversee daily logistics, warehousing, and distribution operations by managing day-to-day logistics activities while also supervising warehouse staff and optimizing operational efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse & Logistics:

• Oversee and ensure smooth running and daily logistics, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• Manage transport planning and ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Optimize routes, costs, and processes for maximum efficiency.
• Coordinate with suppliers, transporters, and internal departments.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and legal regulations.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Implement process improvements and best practices.
• Monitoring inventory levels across all sections of the warehouse.
• Addressing customer inquiries regarding deliveries, resolving shipping issues, and maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Overseeing warehouse activities like receiving, packing, and shipping goods, ensuring proper storage and handling.
• Optimizing warehouse space utilization.
• Managing warehouse equipment and maintenance.

Leadership:

• Managing day to day activities of staff to optimum efficiency levels.
• Lead and develop the logistics team to ensure high performance and accountability.
• Assigning tasks and providing training to warehouse personnel.

Reporting

• Generating reports on key logistics metrics.
• Monitor and report on inventory, delivery performance, and operational KPIs.