Managers in Logistics
Managers in logistics plan, co-ordinate and organise the supply chain of goods and services between the point of production and consumption, including their efficient transportation, storage and retailing.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£40744
New workers start around £24769. Normal pay is £40744 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £66341.
Jobs
1721
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Ensures that regulations regarding hours of work, the licensing of crews and transport equipment, the operational safety and efficiency of equipment, the insurance of vehicles and other statutory regulations are complied with.
- Advises purchasing department on type, quality and quantity of goods required and dates by which they must be available and negotiates contracts with suppliers.
- Monitors the distribution of goods and stock levels to ensure the organisation's needs are met and reports on overall performance.
- Co-ordinates the transportation and storage of goods.
- Management and planning of supply chains from source to the point of consumption to ensure goods get from suppliers to distribution centres as efficiently as possible.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Speaking
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Critical Thinking
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Monitoring
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Reading Comprehension
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Active Listening
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Writing
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Active Learning
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Learning Strategies
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Mathematics
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Science
