Logistics Manager

Job Description: Logistics Manager

Job Title: Logistics Manager

Reports To: Supply Chain Director / Operations Manager
Department: Logistics / Supply Chain
Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time

Role Summary

The Logistics Manager is responsible for the overall supply chain management, including the planning, coordination, and execution of inbound and outbound logistics. This role ensures the efficient, cost-effective, and timely movement of goods from suppliers to customers while maintaining high safety and quality standards. The Logistics Manager leads a team of coordinators, warehouse staff, and drivers, and works cross-functionally to optimize inventory flow, reduce transportation costs, and improve delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities1. Operations Management

• Oversee daily logistics operations including transportation, warehousing, inventory control, and distribution.
• Develop and implement logistics policies, procedures, and KPIs to maximize efficiency.
• Manage shipment scheduling, route planning, and carrier selection for domestic and/or international shipments.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods to customers, retail locations, or production lines.

2. Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and mentor logistics coordinators, warehouse leads, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners.
• Conduct performance reviews, set team goals, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate shift schedules and ensure adequate staffing levels.

3. Cost & Vendor Management

• Negotiate contracts and rates with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL providers.
• Monitor logistics spend, analyze freight bills, and identify cost-saving opportunities (e.g., route optimization, mode shifting).
• Manage vendor relationships and conduct periodic performance audits.

4. Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international transportation regulations (e.g., DOT, OSHA, customs).
• Maintain proper documentation for shipments: BOLs, packing lists, customs paperwork, and hazardous material declarations (if applicable).
• Implement safety protocols for loading, unloading, and material handling.

5. Technology & Data Analysis

• Use Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to track shipments and inventory.
• Generate reports on logistics KPIs: on-time delivery, cost per unit, transit times, and damage rates.
• Identify process bottlenecks and lead continuous improvement projects (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).

6. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and customer service teams to forecast demand and plan capacity.
• Manage reverse logistics for returns, repairs, or recycling in coordination with customer support.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counting and reconciliation.

Qualifications & RequirementsEducation & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with WMS, TMS, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of freight classes, Incoterms, customs regulations, and shipping documentation.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Familiarity with routing software and GPS tracking tools.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Leadership and team-building aptitude.

Pay: QAR68,000.00 - QAR80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person