Logistics Manager / Head of Logistics Department

The role is responsible for warehouse operations, internal logistics, road transportation, railway logistics and infrastructure, material-handling operations, and the coordination of related external service providers.

Key Responsibilities:

Warehouse and Internal Logistics

• Manage the receipt, storage, handling and dispatch of finished goods and materials.
• Ensure efficient warehouse space utilization, inventory control and timely material supply to production.
• Coordinate internal material movements and finished goods handling.
• Improve and digitize warehouse and internal logistics processes.

Road Transportation

• Coordinate inbound and outbound road transportation.
• Manage transport providers, shipment planning and transport capacity.
• Ensure efficient truck arrival, loading and dispatch processes.
• Monitor transport performance, service levels and costs. Railway Logistics and Infrastructure
• Coordinate railway shipments, wagon operations and cooperation with railway operators and authorities.
• Ensure reliable operation, maintenance and compliance of railway infrastructure, sidings and the plant locomotive.

Material Handling Operations

• Manage loading, unloading and material-handling activities.
• Supervise forklift drivers and warehouse personnel.
• Ensure safe and proper use of forklifts and other handling equipment.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance with the Technical Department.

Budget and Administration

• Prepare and control the logistics budget and operating costs.
• Manage purchase requests, tenders, contracts and external service providers.
• Identify cost optimization and productivity improvement opportunities.
• Monitor logistics KPIs and department performance.

Candidate Requirements:

• University degree in Logistics, Transportation, Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven logistics management experience in a manufacturing/WH environment; experience in heavy industry or continuous production would be an advantage.
• Proven people-management experience, including management of operational/blue-collar personnel.
• Experience in warehouse and transport logistics.
• Strong understanding of warehouse and internal logistics processes.
• Budgeting and cost-control skills.
• Driving licence – Category B; BE would be an advantage.
• English – B1 level or above.
• Confident MS Excel user for planning, analysis and operational control.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple operational priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to manage operational and production personnel.

Benefits

• Monthly salary paid by the 10th, with quarterly bonuses
• Opportunity to work for an international company
• Meal vouchers (60 MDL per day)
• Access to the canteen, with complimentary coffee, tea, water and first course
• Company transportation from Botanica, Rîșcani and Ciocana
• Parking with sufficient spaces available
• Company events and team-building activities, including marathons
• Annual and semi-annual medical check-ups
• Holiday gifts

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV to hr.md@vetropack.com or contact us by phone at 079044301, Human Resources Department.

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We will contact candidates who meet the position requirements.