Becoming a Global Logistics Manager
Master the skills needed to succeed Logistics, Inventory and Order Management
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Becoming a Global Logistics Manager is within your reach!
Broaden your understanding and knowledge of the global logistics function by keeping abreast of new technology, trends and developments! Master how to plan, direct, and coordinate purchasing, warehousing, distribution, forecasting, customer service, and planning services by managing logistics personnel and systems to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of your organisations operations. Provide your customers with the ultimate level of customer satisfaction and, dare I say, customer delight! In this course, you will learn to how master the essential knowledge needed for the logistics, transportation and distribution industry.
What skills do I need?
This course is not for the faint-hearted, but do not let that scare you! This course provides detailed content on what you need in order to become a expert in this field. Working knowledge within the supply chain industry is highly recommended and beneficial, preferably a managerial role.
What can I expect?
All of the topics in this course are delivered in bite-sized chunks of information displayed through high-quality animated videos, info-graphics, interactions and text. In addition to the course content, I will provide you with extra information through hyperlinks and downloads in order to strengthen and broaden your knowledge and understanding on the subject matter.
It is important to remember that this course is run entirely at your own pace! So whether you have a few minutes during your lunch hour at work, or during your personal time in the evenings or weekends, your course can be accessed at any time of day, giving you the freedom in determining your own course progress.
After completing this course, you can pursue jobs (but not limited) in the following fields:
Global Logistics Manager, Integrated Logistics Programs Director, Logistics Manager, Logistics Solution Manager, Supply Chain Logistics Manager, Supply Chain Director, Supply Chain Manager, as well as a Supply Chain Vice President!
Skills you will learn
Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products.Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities.
Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.
Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.
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.
Supervise the work of logistics specialists, planners, or schedulers.
Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
How long will this course take to complete?
This eLearning course is broken down into four sections. If you commit 1 hour of your day to studying, 5 days a week, this course will take approximately 3 months to complete, but remember, there's no rush!