Logistics Leader

FESTO Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Founded in 1925, Festo Corporation is the leading worldwide supplier of automation technology and the performance leader in industrial training and education programs. For many years Festo has been providing impetus for factory automation and offers a wide product and service portfolio from individual components to complex customized solutions and system. As a family-owned company, we act from a holistic perspective. We take responsibility for our actions globally and locally, we want to contribute to the quality of life and conservation of resources where we operate with new technologies, knowledge, and education.

At Festo, we hire people who continuously live our five core Values:

· We are Ambitious

· We are Determined

· We are Visionary

· We Value Each Other

· We are Dependable

For further growth of our businesses, we are looking for a Logistics Leader for our Manisa facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of logistics professionals. 
• Set clear goals and expectations for the team and provide regular feedback and performance evaluations. 
• Foster a collaborative and results-driven work environment. 
• Oversee the end-to-end supply chain process, from procurement to distribution. 
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize the supply chain, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. 
• Ensure the availability of inventory and materials to meet production and customer demand. 
• Plan, coordinate, and manage transportation services, including freight, carrier selection, and route optimization. 
• Monitor the performance of transportation partners and ensure compliance with service agreements and safety regulations. 
• Implement inventory control and management systems to optimize inventory levels. 
• Minimize excess and obsolete inventory through efficient forecasting and planning. 
• Implement best practices for inventory accuracy and rotation. 
• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction. 
• Implement lean logistics and Six Sigma principles to streamline operations. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in logistics and supply chain management, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership roles. 
  
• Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills. 

• Knowledge of transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution. Familiarity with industry software and systems (e.g., ERP, WMS, TMS). 

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Certification in supply chain management or logistics (e.g., CSCMP, APICS) is advantageous. 
• Excellent command of English is required,