Resume Skills and Keywords for Logistics Manager

Logistics Managers oversee activities related to the supply chain and logistics strategy and operations to maximize process efficiency and productivity. They optimise the business processes that a product undergoes until it arrives at the end customer. They are accountable for the flow of all raw materials and finished products, including inbound shipments receipts, internal flows within the warehouse and to/from the production line, interplant shipments, and outbound finished goods shipments.

Skills required for a Logistics Manager's role

  • Distribution Management 
  • Continuous Process Improvement 
  • Quality Assurance 
  • Vendor and Staff Relations 
  • Transport Management 
  • Transportation / Materials Handling 
  • Standards / Procedures Compliance 
  • Training and  Leadership 
  • Budgeting and Cost Analysis 
  • Customer Service
  • process Imporvement
  • Supply Chain Support
  • Logistics Management

What recruiters look for in a Logistics Manager's resume: 

  • Select carriers and negotiate contracts and rates.
  • Plan and monitor inbound and outgoing deliveries.
  • Supervise logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services.

What can make your Logistics Manager's resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in logistics and supply chain:

  • Logistics manager with experience in developing effective systems and directing complicated logistical functions. Excels at ensuring equipment, supplies, and resources are delivered quickly and accurately. Advanced knowledge of inspecting bills and shipping manifests for full conformity with local and international legislation. High attention to detail and acumen in finding redundancies and utilising resources to optimise operations. 

Targeted job description 

  • Research ideal shipping techniques, routing, and carriers.
  • Work with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.
  • Evaluate budgets and expenditures.

Related academic background 

  • MBA, Supply Chain Management ► Christ University, Bangalore 2016 
  • BBA ► Amity University 2014 

Sample Resume of Logistics Manager in Text Format

SRISHTI KHANNA 

Logistics Manager 

9879947884 | srishtikhanna@gmail.com | Mumbai, India | https://www.linkedin.com/in/srishtikhanna/ 

SUMMARY

Logistics manager with experience in developing effective systems and directing complicated logistical functions. Excels at ensuring equipment, supplies, and resources are delivered quickly and accurately. Advanced knowledge of inspecting bills and shipping manifests for full conformity with local and international legislation. High attention to detail and acumen in finding redundancies and utilising resources to optimise operations. 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 

Logistics Manager ► ASOS, Mumbai | 2019 - Present 

  • Build trust as a transportation SME at all levels of the customer organization. 
  • Run meetings including daily stand-ups, weekly operations, monthly project reports, carrier reviews and quarterly business reviews. 
  • Measure performance against customer’s KPIs including performance vs budget, on-time performance, tender acceptance, etc. 
  • Recommend, implement, and execute strategies to improve KPIs. 
  • Provide reporting such as rate impact analysis, root cause analysis, and performance reporting.
  • Communicate with carriers regarding performance and future opportunities for partnership.
  • Formalize continuous improvement through the creation and rollout of SOPs. 

Logistics Manager ► BluJay Solutions, Mumbai | 2016 - 2019 

  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis of logistics operations using simulation models and other tools. 
  • Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs. 
  • Oversaw scheduling for the day-to-day activities of multiple employees. 
  • Forwarded client-related quality and service issues to the appropriate manager for resolution.
  • Communicated all emergencies, delays, and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors. 
  • Coordinated returns between origin and interim transportation departments. Drafted end-of-the-year reports presenting accomplishments and progress to management. 
  • Built partnerships with local organizations to increase company offerings and improve services. 

EDUCATION 

  • MBA, Supply Chain Management ► Christ University, Bangalore 2016 
  • BBA ► Amity University 2014 

SKILLS 

  • Distribution Management 
  • Continuous Process Improvement 
  • Quality Assurance 
  • Vendor and Staff Relations 
  • Transport Management 
  • Transportation / Materials Handling 
  • Standards / Procedures Compliance 
  • Training and  Leadership 
  • Budgeting and Cost Analysis 

LANGUAGES 

  • Hindi 
  • English 
  • French