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Glossary > Head of Logistics
Role Purpose
In seed
companies that are organized to have
logistics centrally managed this is a key
position ensuring that crop and
administrative functions support the
delivery of seed supply to customers in a
timely, organized and cost efficient manner.
Typical work
activities
- Analyze
the regional Logistics Operations activities
- Develop
and manage cost awareness
- Develop
and implement logistics policies across
process and administrative functions
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Communicate frequently across functional
areas
- Monitor
and verify resources supporting logistics
are adequate
- Monitor
and respond to customer complaints
- Monitor
and respond to claims
- Develop
departmental budgets and hiring and
retention plans
Educational
Requirements
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Bachelor’s/Masters degree in Logistics,
Business Administration or
Agronomics/Agricultural related field.
Knowledge,
Skills, Experience
- In
depth understanding of technologies
and procedures used within a seed
company (i.e. Production,
Processing, Quality Assurance,
Customer Service, Inventory
Management, Finance and Sales). and
Skills
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Experience in a managerial role
within a matrix organization
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Organizational and efficiency
aptitude
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