Associate Manager Logistics

Position Summary & Objective:

The Associate Manager, Logistics ensures a high standard of security in transport and distribution of Crane Authentication products within all Business Units. This role leads the Logistics Team to ensure the shipment of goods on time in accordance with security policies whilst keeping customer deadlines and production requirements in mind. The AM Logistics for drives high standards of workplace organization and operational excellence and participates in training, development and performance management. The AM Logistics takes on higher responsibility in the absence of the Logistics & Supply Services Manager.

Essential Functions Performed by the Position:

• Manages and coordinates all shipping requirements in a cost effective and time efficient manner
• Arranges and supervises the day-to-day workloads of the Logistic Administrators ensuring optimum performance and the smooth operation of the department
• Liaises with materials control and materials managements teams to ensure all relevant delivery and dispatch timelines are resourced correctly
• Monitors and tracks shipping movements of all products and materials
• Ensures that storage and movement recording systems are maintained to permit sending timely and accurate reports to customers, customs and site management
• Ensures all records are maintained and controls administration processes related to Customs, NSO, Freights and other extraordinary requirements
• Ensures that the Shipping Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to
• Keeps an updated record of incoming and planned outgoing goods so a distribution plan for material handling section can be created
• Monitors supplier performance where appropriate
• Negotiates with external suppliers to deliver the best cost rates
• Trains new employees and coaching existing ones to plan / skills matrix
• Leads problem solving & root cause analyses. Assists in investigations/escalations.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Position Qualifications:

Education:

• Diploma or A Level education considered an asset

Experience:

• Three years’ experience in a similar professional role.
• Proven experience in ocean, air and land freight
• Experience in leading a logistics team within a fast paced environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Be computer literate, ideally possess ECDL qualification
• Level English, Maltese and Maths
• Understanding and application of Incoterms
• Good communication skills for interacting at all levels
• Ability to relay complex information clearly, concisely and deal with various customer requirements
• Flexible in working approach and able to train others
• Works accurately with HSE and Security acumen
• SOP Training
• Problem solving skills and continuous Improvement expertise
• Ability to assess transport risks and make safe decisions.
• Ability to ensure compliance to company procedures
• Positive attitude with a desire to develop and progress the team

Language Proficiency:

• Fluent in English and Maltese.

Working Hours and Conditions:

• On-site.

Travel Requirements:

• None.

Crane Authentication is an Equal Employment Opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Crane Authentication is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.