The major tasks, duties, and responsibilities of the logistics executive are listed in the job description example below:
Provide relevant data and analysis to the operations team throughout the supply chain
Responsible for harmonizing and monitoring supply chain operations
Take responsibility for the success or failure of material shipping and delivery schedule
Responsible for troubleshooting any concern related to international freight transportation
Work with existing transportation suppliers on optimal delivery rate and routing
Ensure that internal teams recommend the most advantageous transportation modes, routing, equipment or frequency
Responsible for establishing specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems
Direct and follow-up with incoming materials and outgoing finished products to ensure prompt delivery to customers
Work with and monitor the efforts of partners in the supply chain to ensure smooth operations
Responsible for utilizing logistics IT systems or software to optimize procedures
Responsible for planning and tracking the shipment of final products according to customer requirements
Responsible for the preparation of appropriate and accurate logistics reports for upper management
Monitor deliveries and ensure customer satisfaction
Responsible for maintaining accurate logs of all transportation and goods.