What a Logistics Manager Actually Does: Responsibilities Across Supply Chain, Fleet, Warehouse, and Delivery

A Logistics Manager oversees the complete movement of goods—from procurement to warehousing to final delivery. LATAM logistics leaders excel due to structured thinking, communication discipline, and deep operations experience.

Interlinks:

• How to Hire a Logistics Manager from LATAM
  
• Ranking the Top LATAM Countries for Logistics Managers
  
• U.S. vs LATAM Logistics Manager Salary Comparison
  
• The 2025 Logistics Manager Skills Benchmark
  

1. Forecasting & Supply Chain Planning

Responsibilities

• Demand forecasting
  
• Inventory planning
  
• Procurement coordination
  
• Supplier performance monitoring

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2. Warehouse & Fulfillment Management

Responsibilities

• WMS optimization
  
• Cycle counts
  
• Dock scheduling
  
• Picking/packing workflows
  
• Throughput improvement
  

3. Routing, Delivery & Fleet Coordination

Responsibilities

• Route optimization
  
• ETA forecasting
  
• Delivery exception handling
  
• Driver communication
  
• GPS + TMS monitoring
  

4. Cross-Team Communication & Leadership

Responsibilities

• Reporting to operations + finance
  
• Stakeholder alignment
  
• Customer communication for escalations
  
• Process optimization
  

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FAQ

Do LATAM managers know WMS/TMS? Yes — SAP, Oracle, Netsuite, Manhattan.
Do they handle forecasting? Absolutely.
Can they manage drivers remotely? Yes — fleet tools make this seamless.
Do they cover warehouse + delivery? Many do.
How do they improve KPIs? Better routing, forecasting, and documentation.

External Source:
DHL Global Logistics Trends Study