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Summary Description


	Plan, direct, or coordinate purchasing, warehousing, distribution, forecasting, customer service, or planning services. Manage logistics personnel and logistics systems and direct daily operations.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Air Export Logistics Manager

2.	Contract Manager

3.	Corporate Logistics Manager

4.	Corporate Traffic Manager

5.	Customer Logistics Manager

6.	Dedicated Logistics Manager

7.	Global Logistics Manager

8.	Integrated Logistics Programs Director

9.	Integrated Logistics Support Manager (ILS Manager)

10.	International Logistics Manager

11.	Logistics and Planning Manager

12.	Logistics Coordinator

13.	Logistics Director

14.	Logistics Management Specialist

15.	Logistics Manager

16.	Logistics Operations Manager

17.	Logistics Solution Manager

18.	Logistics Supervisor

19.	Supply Chain Logistics Manager

Job Tasks

	Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues. Resolve customer complaints or problems.

	Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping. Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.

	Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records. Maintain operational records.

	Supervise the work of logistics specialists, planners, or schedulers. Supervise employees.

	Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management. Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.

	Direct or coordinate comprehensive logistical or reverse logistical functions for product life cycles, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, recycling, reuse, or final disposal of resources. Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.

	Negotiate with suppliers or customers to improve supply chain efficiency or sustainability. Negotiate contracts for environmental remediation, green energy, or renewable resources.

	Direct distribution center operation to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, or timeliness objectives. Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.

	Negotiate transportation rates or services. Negotiate contracts for transportation, distribution, or logistics services.

	Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers. Analyze financial records to improve efficiency.

	Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency. Implement transportation changes to reduce environmental impact.

	Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements. Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.

	Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, or performance evaluation. Manage operations, research, or logistics projects.

	Develop risk management programs to ensure continuity of supply in emergency scenarios. Develop emergency response plans or procedures.

	Plan or implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes. Implement organizational process or policy changes. Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.

	Plan or implement material flow management systems to meet production requirements. Implement organizational process or policy changes. Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures. Manage operations, research, or logistics projects.

	Create policies or procedures for logistics activities. Develop organizational policies or programs. Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.

	Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies. Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities. Implement transportation changes to reduce environmental impact.

	Communicate freight transportation information to customers or suppliers, using transportation management, electronic logistics marketplace, or electronic freight information systems, to improve efficiency, speed, or quality of transportation services. Communicate organizational information to customers or other stakeholders.

	Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems. Monitor organizational procedures to ensure proper functioning.

	Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics. Implement organizational process or policy changes.

	Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery. Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards.

	Prepare or file environmental certification applications. Prepare forms or applications.

	Train shipping department personnel in roles or responsibilities regarding global logistics strategies. Conduct employee training programs.

	Review global, national, or regional transportation or logistics reports for ways to improve efficiency or minimize the environmental impact of logistics activities. Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise.

	Design models for use in evaluating logistics programs or services. Model operational processes.

	Recommend purchase of new or improved technology, such as automated systems. Determine resource needs.

	Conduct or review environmental audits for logistics activities, such as storage, distribution, or transportation. Conduct environmental audits.

	Implement or monitor carbon or environmental management, accounting, or audit systems. Monitor organizational procedures to ensure proper functioning.

	Develop plans or set goals to reduce carbon emissions associated with storage or transport activities. Develop environmental remediation or protection plans.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

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