Logistics Manager

Job Description : LOGISTICS MANAGER LATIN AMERICA 15-20 years experience · Plan, organize, and evaluate shipments prioritizing them based on pre-defined contractual terms. · Manage, allocate and direct the team to handle all shipments · Manage the companys entire logistics operations through land, sea and air freightincludes organizing quotations, comparing quotations, contract management and monitoring operations. Checking and approving payments related to logistics activities · Organize global warehousing and storage facilities as per company requirement. Manage inventory, approvals related to cargo releases, payments and invoicing related to warehousing, storage and cargo · Check, monitor and approve purchase and sales invoices in the accounting system · Manage and approve daily expenses for office operations · Check and authorize bank documents submitted under LC/ CAD. · Organize due diligence, approve and maintain contracts for both buying and selling · Maintain records of purchase, sales and logistical transactions · Follow-up with vendors relating to all matters concerning shipments · Authorizing documents for customs and tax approval · Negotiating waivers and claims with shipping and logistics providers for all related activities and movements. For example: detention, demurrage, etc. · Managing claims relating to cargo. For example: shortages of cargo, damages, quality claims, etc. with both buyers and suppliers · Primary liaison between buyers and suppliers · Responsible for setting up policies and protocols for the employees to follow · Organize approvals and permits from relevant authorities for imports and exports like local municipalities, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Finance, etc. · Manage and assist on insurance claims · Generates third party quotes and organize inspections · Check and approve documents for Chamber of Commerce which includes attestations and legalizations from various embassies · Negotiation of freight rates with shipping lines, airlines, overseas agents, transportation and forwarding companies for all imports, exports and cross trade shipments executed by land, sea and air.

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