Job: Logistics Manager (Furniture)

Company Description

Our client is a European furniture company with an office in the Miami for the US market.

Objective of the Role

The Logistics Manager will play a crucial role in optimizing the logistical operations of the company. Reporting directly to the Logistics Director located in Europe, this position is designed to streamline warehouse and logistics processes, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness in all aspects of the supply chain. The objective is to maintain optimal stock levels, manage the complete order cycle, and ensure timely delivery of products, thereby enhancing overall customer satisfaction.

Ideal Profile

The ideal candidate for the Logistics Manager position is a dynamic and detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of logistics, warehouse management, and international trade. This individual should possess the ability to manage complex logistics operations, oversee inventory and storage costs, and ensure seamless order fulfillment. Fluency in English and Spanish is essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively with both the logistics and commercial teams to achieve strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Warehouse Management: Organize products, supervise storage, review stock levels, and oversee storage costs. Plan and organize inventories, ensuring efficient warehouse operations and cost management.
• Logistics Operations: Control transit times for containers and deliveries. Manage the complete order cycle, from sale and purchase orders through to the expedition in Spain, container management, receipt of purchase orders, and delivery. Monitor KPIs, address breaks in the supply chain, delays, and review the logistics dashboard.
• Customs and International Trade Knowledge: Handle customs (Tax) and international trade inquiries (VAT consultations), review transportation costs, and ensure compliance with international trading standards.
• IT Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Knowledge of Navision is a plus. Utilize Excel for analysis, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Administrative Tasks and Decision Making: Capable of administrative tasks such as container management and invoicing, placing purchase orders to Spain, and making decisions on obsolescence, including physical and IT reviews in GLB warehouses, product and service audits, and logistics dashboard reviews.
• Collaboration and Analysis: Work effectively with the commercial department and analyze cost deviations with the accounting department to ensure financial efficiency and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Proficient in English and Spanish to facilitate communication within the company and with international partners.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse organization, logistics management, customs, international trade, and transportation cost management.
• Advanced IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Navision is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex analytical tasks, including proficiency in Excel for data analysis.
• Experience in administrative roles related to logistics, including container management, invoicing, and purchase order management.
• Strong decision-making capabilities, with the ability to conduct physical and IT-related reviews in warehouses, and perform product and service audits.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with different departments, particularly the commercial and accounting departments, to align logistics operations with broader company objectives.