Inventory Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of inventory levels, including stock quantities, location, and status.
Supply Chain Coordination: Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials, while optimising costs.
Order Processing: Process and manage purchase orders, ensuring alignment with organisational needs and specifications.
Quality Control: Implement quality control measures for incoming materials, conducting inspections and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Demand Forecasting: Analyze historical data and market trends to forecast material requirements and prevent shortages or excess inventory.
Warehousing: Oversee the efficient organization and storage of materials within warehouses, optimizing space and accessibility.
Distribution Planning: Plan and coordinate the distribution of materials to various departments or locations, ensuring timely availability.
Documentation: Maintain detailed records of material transactions, shipments, and other relevant documentation for auditing and reporting purposes.
Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and evaluating performance to ensure reliability.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.
Cost Management: Monitor and control material-related costs, seeking cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards in the handling and transportation of materials.
Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments, including production, procurement, and finance, to align material logistics with overall organizational goals.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement within the material logistics function, implementing best practices for efficiency.
Technology Utilisation: Utilise technology and software systems for inventory tracking, order processing, and data analysis to enhance logistics operations.
Communication: Communicate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders to provide updates on material availability, delays, or any other relevant information.
Environmental Sustainability: Implement eco-friendly practices in material logistics, such as optimising transportation routes and minimising packaging waste.