Logistics Managers
Also called: Logistics Manager, Global Logistics Manager, Integrated Logistics Programs Director, Logistics Solution Manager
What they do:
Plan, direct, or coordinate purchasing, warehousing, distribution, forecasting, customer service, or planning services. Manage logistics personnel and logistics systems and direct daily operations.
On the job, you would:
- Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
- Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records.
Transportation
Business
Arts and Humanities
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Math
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People interested in this work like activities that include
leading, making decisions, and business. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Data base user interface and query software
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$80,860
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
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