The role of the logistics manager

Question 1

What is the role of the logistics manager?

Answer 1

• Planning inventory required using production and ales budgets.
• Organising the resources needed for logistics, including warehouse equipment and staff.
• Commanding warehouse staff to carry out tasks.
• Co-ordinating the supply chain, channels and methods of distribution so deliveries are made on time.
• Controlling the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of inventory, etc.
• Delegating inventory procedures to decentralised warehouses.
• Motivating other members of the team.