Efficient supply chain management plays a critical role in keeping manufacturing businesses productive and competitive. A leading manufacturer of high-precision mechanical components for electronic equipment is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to oversee logistics, supply chain, and commercial operations.
Recruited through Lugera – The People Republic, this role is ideal for professionals with strong leadership, analytical thinking, and supply chain expertise who can ensure smooth project execution and on-time deliveries.
Job Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Logistics Manager |
| Recruitment Company | Lugera – The People Republic |
| Industry | Manufacturing / Logistics & Supply Chain |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Experience Required | Minimum 5 years in Logistics, Supply Chain & Commercial Operations |
| Leadership Experience | At least 3 years managing logistics teams and warehouse operations |
| Language Requirement | Advanced English |
| Key Focus | Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Inventory Planning & Commercial Coordination |
About the Role
The Logistics Manager will be responsible for coordinating logistics, supply chain, and commercial activities to ensure efficient business operations. The successful candidate will work closely with sales, purchasing, suppliers, warehouse teams, and external partners to maintain inventory availability, manage logistics projects, and deliver products on schedule.
This position requires a proactive leader capable of analysing supply chain performance, resolving operational challenges, and improving logistics processes while supporting overall business profitability.
Key Responsibilities
As a Logistics Manager, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating logistics, supply chain, and commercial activities to support timely project execution.
- Supervising warehouse operations, transport activities, and logistics teams.
- Converting sales forecasts into purchasing, inventory, and delivery plans.
- Identifying and resolving supply chain bottlenecks related to materials, production capacity, transportation, budgets, or resources.
- Monitoring ongoing and upcoming projects to ensure deadlines are met.
- Managing inventory levels based on customer demand and project requirements.
- Coordinating purchasing activities and maintaining long-term supplier relationships.
- Monitoring supplier performance to ensure continuous material availability.
- Supporting commercial negotiations by providing operational expertise.
- Evaluating project profitability and identifying operational or commercial risks.
- Building strong partnerships with suppliers, contractors, and external stakeholders.
- Promoting continuous process improvement across logistics operations.
Required Qualifications
Candidates should possess the following qualifications and experience:
- Minimum five years of experience in logistics, supply chain, and commercial operations.
- At least three years in a supervisory role managing warehouse staff, logistics teams, and transportation routes.
- Experience in purchasing and supplier relationship management.
- Ability to prepare, monitor, and manage logistics operational budgets.
- Good understanding of sales processes and customer support within supply chain operations.
- Strong project coordination and team management experience.
- Ability to adapt quickly to supply chain disruptions and transportation challenges.
- Advanced English communication skills.
Essential Skills
Successful Logistics Managers typically demonstrate:
- Supply chain planning and coordination.
- Warehouse and inventory management.
- Purchasing and supplier management.
- Commercial awareness and budgeting.
- Leadership and team supervision.
- Project management.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
- Risk assessment and decision-making.
- Communication and stakeholder management.
- Continuous process improvement.
These competencies help ensure efficient logistics operations while maintaining high customer satisfaction and operational performance.
Career Opportunities
This role offers the opportunity to work in a technologically advanced manufacturing environment where logistics directly impacts business success. Professionals can further develop expertise in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement and Strategic Sourcing
- Warehouse Operations
- Commercial Logistics
- Project Management
- Operations Leadership
The position also provides valuable exposure to cross-functional collaboration between logistics, sales, purchasing, and production teams.
About Lugera – The People Republic
Lugera – The People Republic is an integrated HR services provider operating across Romania and several other European countries. The company specialises in recruitment, executive search, temporary staffing, payroll, outsourcing, and HR consulting, connecting employers with qualified professionals across multiple industries.
Its headquarters is located in Bucharest, with additional offices throughout Romania, providing nationwide recruitment and workforce solutions.
