QSSK-LM-Logistics Manager (Optometry) at Q-Sourcing Servtec Group

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To provide regional technical expertise:  customs compliance, last mile logistics and special requirements (packaging, medical device directives, etc.)
• To define logistics to support new country launches.
• To support the Equipment Procurement Team from sourcing to delivery, and with regional maintenance of equipment (including displays and accessories)
• To manage and report on key logistics metrics and measurements, including delivery times, transport costs and efficiencies.
• To drive third party vendor logistics performance for all shipments routed directly from vendor to lab/vision centers.
• To develop budgets and manage within approved budgets.
• To liaise with warehouse partners on destinations and delivery times.
• To identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in the supply chain and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions and ensure product supply continuity.
• To work with the supply chain team to implement and monitor inventory management systems to ensure product is in stock on a timely basis.
• Analyze logistics costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements while maintaining service levels.
• To develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce costs, timing and preserve quality.
• To execute other special projects as requested by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor degree
•  5+ years’ leadership experience in the related fields:  transportation / distribution and customs compliance.
• Knowledge and experience in the global logistics industry including carrier networks and compliance.
• Project management skills, including planning, reporting, setting & meeting budgets.
• Exposure to global duty and tariffs.
• Relationship building with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Optical equipment knowledge:  technical and sourcing
• Prepared to travel both domestic and overseas for approximately 20% of the time.