What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Logistics Manager position at Quality Plus Services, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Material Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the efficient movement, storage, and distribution of materials and products within a company. This includes optimizing the supply chain process, ensuring timely delivery, managing inventory levels, and collaborating with different departments to ensure operational efficiency. The role requires leadership in managing logistics teams and establishing strategies that enhance the performance of material flow from suppliers to production facilities and distribution centers.
Key Responsibilities:
QPS is a true multi-craft industrial contractor, providing the efficiency that comes from a single point of contact and allowing for tasks and projects to be carefully tracked and monitored and ensuring a timely and cost-effective completion that is measured in safety and quality of craftmanship.
QPS is a true multi-craft industrial contractor, providing the efficiency that comes from a single point of contact and allowing for tasks and projects to be carefully tracked and monitored and ensuring a timely and cost-effective completion that is measured in safety and quality of craftmanship.
Job Summary:
The Material Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the efficient movement, storage, and distribution of materials and products within a company. This includes optimizing the supply chain process, ensuring timely delivery, managing inventory levels, and collaborating with different departments to ensure operational efficiency. The role requires leadership in managing logistics teams and establishing strategies that enhance the performance of material flow from suppliers to production facilities and distribution centers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Material Management:
- Plan, coordinate, and manage the logistics of materials from suppliers to production or distribution centers.
- Monitor and ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained to meet production and customer demand.
- Coordinate with procurement, production, and warehouse teams to manage material requirements.
- Develop strategies to reduce material waste, inefficiencies, and cost while maintaining quality and service levels.
- Logistics & Distribution:
- Oversee transportation, warehousing, and distribution processes to ensure materials and products are delivered on time and in optimal condition.
- Manage third-party logistics (3PL) service providers and negotiate contracts with carriers to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery.
- Optimize transportation routes, reduce lead times, and improve distribution efficiency through continuous process improvements.
- Inventory Control:
- Implement inventory control policies and procedures to manage material flow effectively.
- Conduct regular audits of stock levels to ensure accuracy and accountability.
- Identify and mitigate risks of material shortages or surpluses.
- Team Management:
- Lead, train, and supervise a logistics team, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
- Set performance metrics and KPIs for the logistics team, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
- Foster a collaborative working environment to enhance communication across departments, such as procurement, production, and finance.
- Supplier & Vendor Management:
- Collaborate with procurement teams to source materials from reliable suppliers.
- Maintain strong relationships with key vendors to ensure timely and quality deliveries.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues related to material availability or quality.
- Process Improvement & Technology:
- Utilize logistics and supply chain management software (e.g., ERP, WMS, TMS) to monitor, analyze, and optimize material movement.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, such as lean logistics or automation, to improve efficiency.
- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and new technologies that can improve material logistics processes.
- Compliance & Reporting:
- Ensure all logistics operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including health and safety standards.
- Prepare and present reports on material movement, logistics performance, inventory levels, and cost analysis.
- Develop and monitor budgets for the logistics department and ensure adherence to financial targets.
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional certification (e.g., APICS, CLTD, PMP) is a plus.
- Experience:
- 5 years of experience in material logistics, supply chain management, or related fields.
- Proven experience managing logistics operations, inventory control, and material handling in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Skills:
- Strong understanding of logistics, supply chain management principles, and material flow optimization.
- Proficiency in logistics software (ERP systems, WMS, TMS).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Analytical mindset with a problem-solving attitude.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- This role may require travel between different company locations or to vendor sites.
- The position may involve working in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, with exposure to varied working conditions.
QPS is a true multi-craft industrial contractor, providing the efficiency that comes from a single point of contact and allowing for tasks and projects to be carefully tracked and monitored and ensuring a timely and cost-effective completion that is measured in safety and quality of craftmanship.
QPS is a true multi-craft industrial contractor, providing the efficiency that comes from a single point of contact and allowing for tasks and projects to be carefully tracked and monitored and ensuring a timely and cost-effective completion that is measured in safety and quality of craftmanship.
