Logistics Manager Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Logistics Manager includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services
Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process shipments
Resolve any arising problems or complaints
Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce
Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Logistics Manager duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Logistics Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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