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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN GENERAL INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Logistics Manager |
| Position Code: | 8020 | | Career Level: | 5 |
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Responsible for
Controlling the receipt, warehousing, transport and distribution of a range of company products and equipment. |
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Reports To
National Service Operations Manager, Sales and Marketing Executive, Corporate Logistics Manager/Director. |
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Supervises
A team of warehouse and distribution staff, Repair Centre Engineers. |
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Main Activities
Coordinating a national warehousing and distribution operation to ensure the efficient and cost effective supply of equipment.
Formulating national logistics policies and strategies.
Ensuring the security of stock and assets.
Analysing procedures and implementing methods which optimise handling, storage and transport resources.
Negotiating cartage contracts.
Preparing and updating national logistics budgets, and regularly reporting on performance.
Recruiting and training logistics staff.
Providing third party service.
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Key Skills
Strong analytical and organisational skills.
Proven abilities in cost centre management, negotiation and industrial relations.
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Internal Contacts
Sales and Service Management, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources and Industrial Relations staff. |
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External Contacts
Suppliers, sub-contractors, union officials, Federal and State government departments, major customers. |
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Typical Experience
Formal training and at least 5 - 10 years practical experience in logistics, coupled with tertiary qualifications. |
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