Supply Chain Manager

The Operations Director sees to it that the logistic organisation of the company is able to optimally respond to supply, production and distribution requirements and anticipates the availability of resources accordingly. The purpose of this professional is to manage available resources and define internal merchandise intake and outflow processes, as well as quality levels, to guarantee a competitive product and service.

• Ensure clients receive the requested supplies and maximise the use of resources and stocks.
  Monitor the development of the logistics schedule and establish the correlation between the logistics policy and customer service objectives. Assess strategic planning costs and review the implemented planning methods and procedures.
  Assess environmental parameters in order to minimise the impact of the operation on the environment.
  Control and implement the follow-up of technical operation parameters.
• Define the logistic strategy of the company, stock levels and the necessary means of production.
  Determine the best or newest versions of the system, as well as the methods and resources required for the integration of any activities involved in the flow of materials and finished products.
  In charge of follow-up and controlling stocks, intake and outflow.
  Assess security stock standards, as well as transport and service condition requirements.
  Take initiative to minimise losses and implement improvement plans.
• Manage overall planning.
  Initiate planning procedures and aim for profitability on a global scale.
  Study the relevant plans and operations with the operational managers in charge.
  In charge of implementing previously defined logistic plans.
  Coordinate and carry out the follow-up of operational reports.
  Cooperate with the sales department to adapt production to the needs of the customer.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Enginyeria en organització industrial
• Grau: Administració d'empreses i gestió de la innovació
• Grau: Administració i direcció d'empreses
• Grau: Direcció d'empreses
• Grau: Direcció d'empreses (BBA)
• Grau: Direcció d'empreses tecnològiques
• Grau: Ciències empresarials-management
• Grau: Economia
• Grau: Economia i gestió
• Grau: Empresa internacional
• Grau: Empresa i tecnologia
• Grau: Estudis internacionals d'economia i empresa/International Business Economics
• Grau: Gestió d'empreses en comerç i distribució
• Grau: Negocis i màrqueting internacionals
• Grau: Negocis internacionals
• Grau: Enginyeria en tecnologies industrials
• Grau: Logística i negocis marítims

Complementary training

Continued training of a technical character is very important in this profession given the rapid evolution of production techniques employed. The Operations Director should complete specialist courses in their work area throughout their professional life. The company in which the professional works commonly offer these courses or the professional should take a Masters or Postgraduate degree in Operations Management. In addition, several universities, logistics training establishments and professional associations offer masters and training programmes specialised in Production and Management of Operations.

For the exercise of this job it is advisable to be at willingness of the Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering (Engineering in Industrial Technologies).

Other specific skills

Customer orientation: Level 2

Flexibility and change management: Level 3

Planning and organisation: Level 4

Concern for order and quality: Level 4

Team work and cooperation: Level 2

Commitment to the organisation: Level 3

Management

The organisation, administration and control of a company or entity are the main interests of people related to the management field. Activities included in this field of interest vary from effective resource management, feasibility analyses and solving business problems to the development of skills and fostering of motivation in relation to human resources. Knowledge regarding specific techniques of strategic administration and business management are required to carry out these activities.

Logistics

The planning, organisation, control and carrying out of logistics and administrative tasks are the focus of people who work in the field of logistics. Activities in the field of logistics include the organisation and planning of supply, storage, production and distribution systems, taking inventories, controlling stock and estimating production, as well as the organisation and/or carrying out of the administrative tasks necessary for the implementation of these activities. Knowledge of organisation, control and management techniques is essential for carrying out these activities.

Director of Logistics Operations

Director of Operations Planning

Responsible for production planning

Head of Inverse Logistics

Logistics Engineering Technician

• Work hours

  Full-time.

• Salary

  Salary range: between 60.493 and 81.773 euros annum gross. Median: 70.333 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.