- Coordinating every aspect of the supply chain, including planning, sourcing, manufacturing, delivery and disposal.
- Maintaining low costs while striving for high efficiency.
- Analyzing data and processes, finding creative solutions, generating reports and presenting findings to upper management and other departments, communicating with external suppliers and buyers, comprehending legal documents, and developing lasting relationships with others.
- Managing a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact.
- Keeping track of logistics and updating the company’s inventory, analyzing operational performance and resolving issues, and collaborating with vendors and suppliers to ensure all operations (e.g. shipping, delivery) meet quality and safety standards.