Who do you think the Head of Logistics should report to?

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Director of Supply Chain7 months ago

Definitely Supply Chain Director, as it is part of customer fulfilment.

Director of Operations in Software7 months ago

Head of supply chain

Director of Operations7 months ago

Supply chain senior leadership role. If Logistics also includes fullfillment (think Amazon centers) than perhaps to an Operations Leadership role.

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VP of Supply Chain in Retail7 months ago

Really depends on the size of your organization, but a senior leader of supply chain should support that role.

CEO7 months ago

I think you should also consider what the logistics is for. In my opinion it changes if it is for sourcing of materials or delivery of products sold...

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