Roles and responsibilities of the Logistics Director
A Logistics Manager is responsible for managing the supply chain and procurement and distribution activities. He/she ensures that products are available to customers at the right time and at reasonable cost. He/she is responsible for achieving customer service and satisfaction levels that contribute to the company's reputation and growth. The main duties and responsibilities of a Logistics Manager are as follows:
Manage and maintain the company's IT and technology systems to improve efficiency;
Planning and coordinating stock requirements and utilisation for the company's various activities;
Finding innovative solutions to improve efficiency and workflow;
Develop supply chain management strategies, based on supply and distribution;
Supervise inventory and storage operations to ensure that the right quantity is available;
Identify and recommend opportunities to improve and streamline supply chain processes;
Handle and resolve logistics-related problems;
Negotiate with suppliers to obtain competitive prices and on-time delivery;
Designing quality control systems to ensure that
Salary and career development of a logistics director
The salary of a logistics director varies greatly depending on the candidate's experience and skills. On average, a logistics director can expect a gross annual salary of between €45k and €85k. Here are the changes in gross annual salary in France per year of experience for a Logistics Director:
0 to 2 years: €45 to 55K
2 to 5 years: €55 to 65 K
5 to 10 years: €65k to €75k
10 to 15 years: €75 to 85 K
Over 15 years: €85K and more
There are many career prospects for a Logistics Director. Here are 5 possible career paths for a Logistics Director:
Logistics Director
Operations Director
Supply Chain Director
Inventory Management Director
Director of Distribution and Logistics.
