Logistics Manager

MASQ

Logistics Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement logistics strategies that align with project timelines, cost-efficiency goals, and customer requirements.
• Plan and coordinate the logistics of lighting components, including LEDs, drivers, fixtures, and controls, ensuring timely delivery for both production and project installations.
• Create contingency plans to manage potential disruptions and maintain uninterrupted supply chains.

Vendor & Carrier Management

• Identify and build relationships with reliable carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers specializing in project-based and lighting-specific logistics.
• Negotiate contracts with carriers and third-party logistics providers, ensuring competitive rates and service reliability.
• Regularly evaluate and monitor carrier performance based on delivery accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to timelines.

Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Oversee inventory control practices, ensuring optimal stock levels of lighting materials to meet project needs without excess holding costs.
• Manage warehousing operations, ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards, especially for fragile or specialized lighting components.
• Implement and refine warehousing systems to optimize the movement, storage, and tracking of goods.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure that all logistics operations comply with applicable laws and industry standards.
• Oversee customs documentation, tariffs, and regulations to ensure seamless cross-border logistics.
• Collaborate with Quality Control teams to inspect materials and ensure quality standards are met in all shipments.

Cost Management & Budgeting

• Develop, manage, and control logistics budgets, identifying opportunities to reduce logistics costs without sacrificing quality or efficiency.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses on logistics expenses, including warehousing, transportation, and carrier fees, to optimize spending.
• Track logistics performance metrics, including cost per shipment, lead times, and delivery accuracy, reporting on performance against budget goals.

Project Coordination & Support

• Collaborate with project managers to align logistics schedules with project timelines, ensuring materials are available when and where needed.
• Act as the primary logistics contact for project teams, communicating status updates and proactively managing any logistical challenges.
• Coordinate with procurement and installation teams to ensure timely and accurate deliveries to project sites.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive records of logistics transactions, contracts, and supplier information in ERP or logistics software.
• Produce regular reports on logistics metrics, including delivery performance, cost savings, and lead time reduction, to support data-driven decision-making.