Liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers
Manage stock levels, delivery times and transport costs
Use associated information systems to coordinate and control the order cycle
Develop business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions
continually try to improve and develop business performance within the constraints of legislation, fuel costs and rising environmental pressures
motivate other members of the team
work on new supply strategies
Plan vehicle routes
A logical and systematic approach to work
Good time management ability
The ability to solve problems and make decisions, as well as think laterally and offer creative solutions
commercial awareness and numeracy skills
The ability to manage change
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team, as well as manage people
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Negotiation and analytical skills
A positive attitude to continued learning.