COLDZONE 3PL Vacancies

DESCRIPTION

Logistics Manager

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Cold Zone 3PL, is a full-service third party logistics Company specializing in multi-temperature warehousing, transportation, distribution, and supply chain logistics. We operate over 2,500,000 cubic feet of multi temperature storage space with facilities throughout Trinidad and Tobago and have an extensive fleet of multi-temperature controlled delivery and service vehicles including haulage and brokerage services, ensuring our customers a complete 3PL solution.

Cold Zone 3PL is a subsidiary of the BCL Group of Companies; a diversified conglomerate with regional business interests in the Construction, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Property Development, Free Zone Warehousing, Third Party Logistics, Manufacturing, Processing, Agricultural Development and Financial Services.

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Logistics Manager manages the dispatch operations to ensure the efficiency of the organization’s supply and distribution chain to effectively meet customer demand and delivery targets within time and budget requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice logistics, strategies, policies, procedures and processes across the organization to improve operational and financial performance;
• Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations, liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers;
• Oversees the supervision of the Import and Export Units of the company.
• Identifies risks and opportunities that may impact the company from a Customs and Excise perspective and steer the decision-making process in response.
• Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost effective and efficient means of transporting products and supplies.
• Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistical changes such as routing and shipping modes.
• Provide meaningful logistics data to the team to aid customer service and cost improvements.
• Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
• Ensure carrier compliance with company policies and procedures for product transit or delivery.
• Ensure that there is a timely clearance of imports to avoid demurrage and other port charges.
• Ensure customer export orders are shipped within specifications as ordered in an acceptable condition.
• Compliance with timelines for order fulfilment, delivery and receipt of payment.
• Facilitate accurate delivery of export documentation and responsiveness to queries.
• Ensure that information regarding shipping is made available in a timely manner.
• Facilitate the negotiation of the lowest freight cost rates for import and export of products.
• Develop and maintain beneficial business relationships with service providers.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• Prior experience of working in logistics/supply chain/transportation function within the manufacturing environment with comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes and procedures.
• Possession of a Customs License or Certification (Grade III or II) is considered an asset
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years work experience in the distribution and logistics environment with commendable supervisory experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite- MS Word, SharePoint, Excel and Outlook

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Proven management skills with the ability to optimize team performance.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Proven analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, flexible and the ability to work under pressure.