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Job Title - Logistics Manager
Description
A Logistics Manager heads up companies that are involved in the moving, handling or storing goods in any industry - transferring goods and materials from manufacturers and suppliers through to customers. This can be carried out locally, regionally, nationally or internationally.
It is the Logistic Manager's responsibility to work closely with purchasing officers, warehouse staff and transport clerks ensuring that goods and materials arrive at the depot according to schedule, arrive in good order, are stored correctly and dispatched timeously to customers.
Typical Job Activities
Manages transport and distribution channels
Plans of delivery timetables
Inventory control: monitors of stock levels with the use of computer databases
Tracks movement of goods through depots
Oversees of ordering and packaging processes ready for dispatch
Looks at ways to improve supply networks
Oversees the arrival of shipments
Manages clerical, administrative and warehouse distribution staff
Monitors performance and makes sure targets are met
Deals with staff recruitment and training
Resources & does financial planning
Assists with storage and warehouse design
Watches quality management
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Related Occupations
Warehouse Manager
Transport Service Manager
Supply and Distribution Manager
Educational Requirements
There are numerous ways to study Logistics or Supply Chain Management: Degrees: at universities
Logistics Management is offered at 2nd and 3rd year level in most BCom programmes. It can also be taken as a major in a BSc in Polymer and Textile and in the BSc Agricultural programme
Diplomas: NOTE: Mathematics or Math Literacy needed
SA MARITIME SCHOOL
2 years Diploma in Freight Logistics - NQF 05. It offers learnerships as well
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG Have numerous Diploma, National Diploma and Bachelor of Technology (BTEch) options in logistics and logistics management.
MOST UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
Offer a 3 year National Diploma in Logistics / Logistics Management and also BTech and DTech degrees.
Certificates
CENTRE FOR LOGISTICS EXCELLENCE: CLX - Offers a variety of accredited courses
DAMELIN - Offers a Supply Chain Management Short Course Certificate
Compulsory subjects: Mathematics
Recommended subjects: None
What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?
Be logical
Be a critical thinker
Be decisive
Be a good planner
Be organized
Be computer literate
Be able to deal with stress
Be deadline orientated
Be a good manager
Be able to motivate others
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Employment Opportunities
High
Market Competitiveness
Moderate
Income Potential
Moderate
Self-Employment Options
High
International Employment Market
Moderate
Possible Employers
Government - national, provincial, local councils and related organisations like universities
Big private companies
Medium or small Companies
Own small business: Entrepreneurial opportunities in this field
Self-employed: Contractor
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Relevant Contact Details
Unisa
www.unisa.ac.za
Institute for Quality
www.iqetd.co.za
Metro Minds
www.metrominds.co.za
Global Maritime Legal Solutions
www.gmls.co.za
Career Progress and Path
Further studies in related fields
Experience in specific field
Work performance
Experience in related fields
Do presentations, seminars, publish articles, etc.
General management studies
Possible Career Paths
Specialist career in the specific field
Management positions in the specific field
Management positions in related fields
General business management
Own business
Employment Stability
Very stable
Reasons to consider this career
A job in government
A job in private companies
To start my own business
A stable job
To become a manager
To be of service to people
To work with my hands
To work with people
To make money
To apply my special skills
To work on my own
To work fixed hours
