How to choose the right logistics manager
How to choose the right logistics manager
If your logistics team is poor and you are unable to get your goods out and delivered on time to the proper location, you are doomed to failure even if you have the strongest sales and marketing teams, accounting department, cutting-edge technology, and top-notch customer service. Your logistics managers must thus be at the top of their game.
Here are some suggestions for finding the ideal logistics manager
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Try to spot leadership
You should look for a real leader. For the whole logistics and supply chain pipeline, he or she must be able to deliver the vision and build the appropriate plans. At all executive sessions, the applicant must effectively communicate the company’s logistics strategy.
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Verify that the applicant possesses the necessary logistics management abilities
Abilities such as supply chain management, third-party management, technology, transportation, distribution, warehousing, and customs. The applicant must be skilled in succession planning, staff development, and team building.
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Look for someone with a history of success and accomplishments
Resumes should highlight these accomplishments rather than merely listing tasks and obligations. Think about the following: Is the individual a skilled negotiator? Has the application negotiated with carriers and outside service providers for the best deals and results? Does the person have expertise in creating relationships that provide the best outcomes?
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Check out the candidate’s cost-cutting expertise
Choose a candidate who has successfully applied cost-containment strategies. Has the applicant cut back on personnel, operating expenditures, or freight costs per pound? Logistics managers today need to be completely aware of the state of the freight budget. Small- to medium-sized businesses frequently have an “approximate cost,” but few are aware of their true freight costs.
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Check to see if the individual has created or modified processes
You want a manager that can pro-actively assess customer demands and service levels, provide shorter cycle times and improved on-time delivery, and give better documentation since logistics operations need to be continually re-engineered. Has the candidate ever written a policy and procedure handbook for a previous employer?
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Look for a candidate that has strong analytical abilities
Find out whether they have expertise in creating metrics to compare objectives to actuals or performance benchmarking. What forecasting techniques and tools has the individual used?
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Look for an excellent communicator and listener
Your logistics manager needs to be a superb communicator and listener. He or she must be able to create strong bonds with cross-functional teams and clearly communicate the advantages of prospective process enhancements. A logistics program approach must be bought into by the client teams, according to the management.
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Check for implementation experience
Can the applicant manage ISO in addition to directing large implementation programs — a new warehouse management or information systems program, for instance? — proactively?
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Hire a techie
In the previous five years, technology has had a significant influence on logistics. For too many businesses, successful and seamless supply chain/logistics integration has been a pricey buy-and-try proposition. For the successful selection of new IT projects, strong systems expertise is essential.
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Go for guts
In today’s corporate structure, the logistics manager occupies a position that is both exposed and very visible. Numerous teams are impacted by changes to logistics programs, in addition to the final client. Not the weak should enter this domain.
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