Distribution Logistics Manager

The distribution manager designs, controls and establishes storage conditions, including store locations and the maintenance system. This professional also determines the criteria for positioning of stocks, designs the process for distribution, shipping and transport of products and, when applicable, the policy for externalizing or sub-contracting transport or other logistic services. He reports to the Logistics Manager.

• Determine the best transportation system to use for the distribution of finished goods.
  Design the physical product distribution system and, if applicable, its re-engineering.
  Define the transport needs, ensure and review their fulfilment, control and provide information on the service's costs.
  Advise on investments that must be made in the physical distribution process and on out-sourcing options.
  Plan for staff needs in relation to the storage and transport operations.
  Establish the procedures for documents, the recording of distribution operations, the coverage of goods and the handling of incidents.
• Determine the number of warehouses and platforms that must be used and their location.
  Design, control and establish the storage conditions, including the locations of the warehouses and the maintenance system. Determine the positioning criteria of the stocks.
• Seek, analyse and select information on market trends and possibilities in relation to transport, costs and services, as well as establish indicators, service parameters and cost control systems.
• Determine the logistical functionality of each warehouse.
  Define the logistical distribution plans and operations with the functional managers.
  Use the DRP (Distribution, Requirement, Planning) system: management technology that optimises distribution.
• Organise the necessary information flow.
  Consider opportunities for cooperation with clients and subcontractors during the distribution process. And if necessary, design and implement the ECR (Efficient Consumer Response), a work methodology that consists of optimising the entire product distribution process in collaboration with subcontracted suppliers and companies.
• Ensure compliance with environmental requirements for distribution.
• Design the best finished goods distribution system by considering different means of transport and its multi modality and interoperability.
• Cooperate with the Sales Department.

Regulated training and graduates

• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Comerç i Màrqueting: Gestió i controls de l'aprovisionament (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Comerç i Màrqueting: Organització i gestió de magatzems (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Comerç i Màrqueting: Organització del tranport i la distribució (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Comerç i Màrqueting: Trànsit de mercaderies per carretera (Nivell 3)
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Trade and Marketing - Advanced Level: Transport and logistics
• Grau: Enginyeria en organització industrial
• Grau: Enginyeria en tecnologies industrials
• Grau: Logística i negocis marítims
• Grau: Ciències empresarials-management
• Grau: Economia
• Grau: Economia i gestió
• Grau: Administració i direcció d'empreses

Other specific skills

Analytical thought: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 3

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Orientation within reach: Level 3

Strategic orientation: Level 3

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.

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• Work hours

  Full-time

• Salary

  Depending on the functions performed, remuneration may vary between 29.783 euros and 42.475 euros gross a year. Median: 35.567 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Manager