logistics and distribution manager

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.

Alternative Labels

logistics manager

manager of logistics and distribution

logistics coordinator

director of logistics and distribution

distribution and logistics manager

logistics and distribution manager

distribution coordinator

distribution logistics manager

logistics and distribution director

supply chain logistics manager

logistics & distribution manager

distribution & logistics manager

logistics operations manager

logistics director

logistics supply chain coordinator

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- warehouse manager

- distribution manager

- intermodal logistics manager

- import export manager

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

comply with checklists control reorder points solve operational transport problems analyse supply chain trends analyse relation between supply chain improvement and profit communicate with shipment forwarders handle stressful situations give instructions to staff encourage teams for continuous improvement anticipate the overhaul of the fleet manage staff manage dispatch software systems provide operational efficiency training to employees coordinate dock operations analyse supply chain strategies liaise with colleagues conduct full-scale emergency plan exercises develop efficiency plans for logistics operations perform cost accounting activities consider economic criteria in decision making manage the fleet according to planned operations liaise with transportation companies work in a logistics team ensure continuous preparedness for audits

Essential Knowledge

warehouse operations goods transported from warehouse facilities freight transport methods types of packaging used in industrial shipments regulations for international transportation e-commerce systems supply chain management safety regulations for warehouses

Optional Skills and Competences

improve rail service delivery liaise with port users coordinate export transportation activities use different communication channels coordinate import transportation activities check dangerous goods transport unit have computer literacy identify software for warehouse management cooperate with colleagues oversee warehouse value-added activities

Optional Knowledge

transportation methods

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/823db06f-25e1-4658-b063-d6ef956b41f5

Status

released

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