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Logistics Supervisor
For:- IMDR Business School.
Presented By:- Jayendra .k. Shroff
WHAT DOES A LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR DO ?

▪ A logistics supervisor is an individual tasked to oversee goods


shipment and delivery in organizations. Supervisors manage the
planning, organization, and implementation of the company's
systems. They take responsibility for managing the inventory of
warehouse stocks based on the foreseeable requirements. It is part of
their job to schedule deliveries and pickups with the internal staff or
transportation companies. Their skills should include adaptability,
project management proficiency, and communication skills.
LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Schedule Shipments and Deliveries Build Relationships with Vendors
A main responsibility of a Logistics Supervisor is to
It is up to the Logistics Supervisor to communicate with
oversee the transportation of products from one
trucking companies, warehouse supervisors, customs
location to another, such as from loading docks to
brokers, sales forces and customers. They must ensure
warehouses or warehouses to stores. To do so, they
that all parties are working together to guarantee that
will arrange product pickups and deliveries with
shipments are packed, sent and delivered in a timely
transportation companies and route drivers
manner. This responsibility includes contacting various
accordingly. A Logistics Supervisor will typically
transportation companies to get shipping quotes and
conduct a cost analysis of several transportation
deciding on the best carriers based on cost, availability
companies in order to select one that is cost-
and reliability.
efficient and able to handle the shipment loads.

Maintain Warehouse Inventory


A Logistics Supervisor will study client or
customer needs and manage inventory
based on these needs. This often includes
analyzing product orders to research the
need for keeping certain items in stock.
They are responsible for re-ordering
product as needed to maintain sufficient
inventory levels.
Logistics Supervisor Skills
Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, organizational and customer service skills are all a must for successful
Logistic Supervisors. The ability to meet sometimes short deadlines and to be detail-oriented are also essential. They should
be team players that can motivate and manage various individuals to work together to achieve the same goal. In addition to
these general skills, a Logistics Supervisor could be expected by potential employers to possess the following skills.

Understanding planning, shipping,


Managing daily routes/schedules warehouse management and
of shipments and deliveries inventory systems

CORE SKILLS

Tracking the progress of Reviewing inventory needs and


shipments keeping adequate stock
Basic Skills Needed For Logistic
Supervisor
Logistics is a broad term for a business that involves managing how products are acquired, stored, and distributed to the final
destination. Logistics management aims to maximize the company's profit and the complete network structure of supply
chains, including the consumer.

Transportation Management
Collaboration and Communication Leadership and Management

Inventory Management Basic Skills Warehousing and Storage


Needed

Strategic Planning Managing Suppliers


Certification & Courses needed
▪ The primary benefit of obtaining a logistics manager certification is that it helps individuals stand out among
their peers when applying for jobs or promotions. Having this credential can open up new career opportunities
and increase earning potential. It also provides employers with assurance that the holder has the necessary
knowledge and skills to manage their organization's logistics activities effectively
1. Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) 4. Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis
Certifying organization:- D.G.A.C Certifying organization:-
IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants

2. Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)


Certifying organization:-Manufacturing Skill
Standard Council

3. Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).


Certifying organization:-
Association For Supply Chain Management
Logistic Supervisor Avg. Salary
A Supply Chain Manager earns an average salary of between Rs.3,50,000 to Rs 850,000 per year.
Which Companies offer jobs
Companies Offering Jobs

IRCTC
Maersk
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited
Gati
Mahindra Logistics
Ekart Logistics
Blue Dart
Delhivery
India Postal Services
Amazon India
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