How to overcome the difficulty of the logistics manager position?

The logistics manager position brings many benefits, attractive salary and high promotion opportunities. However, people working in this profession also face many challenges and difficulties. So what are the difficulties? What do they need to do to overcome them? Let's see this article from Navigos Search to get the correct answer!

The logistics manager is the head of the logistics department, responsible for managing and operating all activities related to logistics and transporting goods in and out of the warehouse. Great responsibility requires the person doing this position to meet the high requirements set by the business.

The logistics manager is responsible for managing and operating all activities related to logistic

The specific job of the logistics manager depends on the size and field of goods and products of the business. Some of the main tasks are:

Manage all activities of the logistics department such as assigning tasks, recruiting and monitoring employees' work, evaluating work performance,...

Approve transportation and storage plans

Research, select carriers and negotiate contracts and freight rates

Plan and control incoming and outgoing deliveries

Monitoring logistics, warehousing, transportation, ..

Directing the line properly

Resolve and respond to inquiries and complaints from customers and related parties

Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth work

Synthesize and evaluate the budget and expenditures of the logistics department.

Ensure that the department's activities always comply with regulations on import, export and trade cooperation

Proposing and improving the management of import and export, procedures and goods preservation

Report work to superiors and perform other tasks as directed

Reference: 5 tips to recruit quality logistics staff

Every profession has its own difficulties, requiring employees to make efforts to overcome to best fulfill their role. For logistics managers, they face the following challenges:

No backup procedures

There are many businesses that do not have a backup logistics process, which can cause the operation process to be paralyzed due to too many orders or other problems. To deal with this, it is imperative that the head of the company has a specific contingency plan. Although this work may be redundant and take a lot of time, it is still very necessary. Use barcode technology to streamline the logistic process, eliminating redundancy to maximize business resource utilization.

No backup procedures

Poor logistic facilities

Space is always an important factor, determining the success of logistic operations. Insufficient storage space will make it difficult for the manager to manage and arrange goods. To propose to modify or build another warehouse is not easy for businesses.

Therefore, they must know how to arrange and make the most of space to easily access all areas, ensure the safety of employees working in the warehouse as well as the security of goods.

Unstable product demand

Volatile commodity demand is also a challenge in this profession. Goods may have a lot of inventory, not enough storage space, or there are times when demand is high, businesses fall into a serious shortage of goods. A professional logistic manager must rely on market data to accurately predict and adjust demand for goods.

In order to become a logistics manager that is being used by businesses, candidates need to fully meet the following factors:

Improve the specialized knowledge

For any industry, sustainable development always requires solid expertise. In addition to obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, ... or other related fields, a good logistics manager must be an expert in his field. To support, answer and handle any problems that occur in the department or work.

Be fully equipped with knowledge, the latest trends in supply chain, logistics, ... to ensure work always takes place effectively. At the same time, it is necessary to learn and study the opponent's workflow to have a broad view, make decisions and accurate transportation and storage strategies.

Professionals need solid expertise

Gain more practical experience

Experience is an advantage when applying for this position. Specifically, candidates need to have experience in working with logistics, supply management, ... to direct and lead well the staff under them and take on their roles well. When they have solid experience, they will know how to improvise and handle any problems that arise. The more practical experience they have, the more they will become respected by their bosses, respected by employees, and have a great opportunity to advance to a higher position.

Proficient in technology

In the current era of technology, keeping up with trends and applying good equipment and machines to increase work efficiency is a factor that every manager needs. Specifically for this field, they need to understand goods management software to timely update information about goods movement, easily track the transportation process, delivery progress, ... to have adjustments and improvements when necessary.

Practice more skills:

• Organizational skills: The head of the department is responsible for improving operational processes, managing the storage of goods to ensure safe and convenient transportation, inventory and storage. This requires them to be able to organize professionally and accurately.

• Planning skills: A clear plan will help the work of purchasing goods, storage equipment, implementation time, transportation process, cost, ... take place effectively. Therefore, the leader needs to know how to plan intelligently, prepare for unexpected incidents to avoid the situation of work falling into a passive position.
  

If you are confident in your ability and want to work in a professional environment, please send your CV to Navigos Search - Vietnam's leading prestigious middle high level recruitment company today.

The advantage of Navigos Search is that it has a team of consultants who are professional recruitment experts, deeply understanding the value of human resources, understanding the industry economy and the labor market. They are always ready to support candidates and advise on the most suitable logistics chief recruiter.

Based on an accurate assessment of the candidate's ability and experience and a very strict working process, Navigos Search's experts will search and discuss with the candidate the most suitable vacancy.

After the candidate is accepted, the specialist will continue to support the candidate during the probationary period and even after becoming a full-time employee to aim for "Success after joining". Every month, Navigos Search interviews thousands of potential candidates and helps them get the best, most satisfying jobs.

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