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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

logistics and distribution manager

Logistics and distribution managers take decisions on logistic services, operations and provisions.

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Description

Logistics and distribution managers take decisions on logistic services, operations and provisions. They take internal and external variables into consideration for effective and successful organisational logistic services. They give appropriate support to all the activities of the supply chain from the beginning to the end. These professionals organise the storage and distribution of goods and ensure that the right products are delivered to the right location on time and at a good cost.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
regulations for international transportationsafety regulations for warehousessupply chain managementfreight transport methodse-commerce systemstypes of packaging used in industrial shipmentswarehouse operations
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
transportation methods
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
work in a logistics teamattend to detail in preparation for auditsdirect logistical functionsconduct full-scale emergency plan exercisesanalyse business planscreate a work atmosphere of continuous improvementhandle stressful situations in the work placemanage dispatch software systemsmanage staffsolve operational transport problemsperform cost accounting activitiesanalyse supply chain strategiesliaise with colleaguesprovide operational efficiency training to employeesdevelop efficiency plans for logistics operationsanticipate the overhaul of the fleetgive instructions to staffcommunicate with shipment forwarderscoordinate dock operationsmanage transport of goods from warehouse facilitiescomply with checklistsanalyse supply chain trendsconsider economic criteria in decision makingliaise with transportation companiesmanage the fleet according to planned operationscontrol reorder pointsanalyse relation between supply chain improvement and profit
OPTIONALOptional competences
check dangerous goods transport unituse different communication channelsidentify software for warehouse managementcoordinate import transportation activitiescooperate with colleaguescoordinate export transportation activitiesliaise with port usersoversee warehouse value-added activitiesimprove rail service deliveryhave computer literacymanage budgets

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

46 total
34 essential · 12 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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