Barcelona City Council | Capital humà

This is the person in charge of managing the logistic operations of the company, including economic and operational aspects. Carry out strategic logistics planning for the company and take the relevant decisions. Manage Scheduling, Purchasing, Production Planning and Physical Distribution (finished product stocks, warehouses, purchase order preparation and transportation) operations, as well as the launch of new products.
Due to the increasingly competitive and global climate, the logistics manager is becoming a key figure in terms of the global strategy of the company. Whereas before, this person would only handle transport and stocks, the Logistics Director now even sits on the board of of the company. It could be said that there is a very creative component to this profile, given that the Logistics Director must constantly seek new ways to improve the logistics processes of the company.

Similarly, this professional's working day involves a great deal of liaising, given that constant communication must be maintained with suppliers, subcontracted businesses and professionals in other departments of the company in order to guarantee the smooth overall operation of the flow of materials and information. Reports to the Managing Director.

• Manage all activities related to the flow of materials and finished products.
• Define the logistics systems used by the organisation and the methodology required to solve potential problems in systems and operational methods.
• Use the results of the information obtained to review logistics plans.
• Provide advice regarding the optimisation of the various components of the logistics chain (Supply Chain Management).
• Establish integration and externalisation criteria applicable to logistics functions.
• Provide advice on the use of the ICT in logistics operations.
• Establish the criteria applicable to logistics tasks carried out jointly with clients and suppliers, aiming for the optimisation of the logistics process.
• Assess the need for resources and the extent of the work to be done with distributors, customers and suppliers as a result.
• Establishes general criteria regarding the rating and selection of suppliers.
• Work with the sales department to establish strategic customer service criteria, defining the relevant objectives from a logistic point of view.
• Draw up the global logistics plan.
• Chair the company's general planning committee where the sales, production and supply programme is drawn up.
• Take strategic decisions, aiming for global profits and economies of scale according to market needs.
• Evaluate the necessary requirements with regard to logistics investments and provide advice regarding the logistic commitments of the company in terms of cost/investment.
• Establish management and control standards applicable to company logistics.
• Intervene in the definition of the environmental policy of the company.
• Draw up logistics plans and operations on behalf of operational managers and administrators.
• Define the criteria applicable to the intermodality and traceability of the flow of products.
• In line with the general objectives of the company, define the organisation of the relevant departments and facilities according to global optimisation criteria.

Regulated training and graduates

• 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: 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

Advanced, certified vocational training in logistics has been available since 2003. Given that continuous training is required throughout one's professional career, it is advisable to complete a master's degrees, postgraduate course or specialised training programme in logistics.

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

Nowadays, as is the case for some professional companies in the sector, various universities have started to include masters and post graduate degrees in comprehensive logistics, purchase and supply, Production and E-logistics Management and other courses in the range of courses they offer.

The Logistics Director should receive continuous training on those aspects of logistics chain management and technology which allow him to gain in-depth knowledge in the following areas:

• Strategic vision of the market, the business network, logistics flow and company business with an understanding of the complexity of globalisation's factors, upon which he must act in a comprehensive manner.

• The ability to identify new opportunities and technologies the market has to offer, to spot and know how to make the most of critical new opportunities in order to add value to the company through its logistic processes.

Other specific skills

Planning and organisation: Level 4

People management: Level 1

Orientation within reach: Level 3

Commitment to the organisation: Level 3

Leadership: 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 Logistical Operations

Director of Operations Planning

Responsible for production planning

Head of Inverse Logistics

Deputy Logistics Director

• Work hours

  Full-time

• Salary

  Salaries can range from a minimum of 56.214 to a maximum of 77.191 euros/annum gross. Median: 65.873 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.