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| Logistics Description: Marketing logistics is a large and dynamic field with many career opportunities. These opportunities include all aspects of getting a product from the production line to the consumer. Activities include warehousing, inventory planning and control, shipping and receiving, traffic and transportation management, and customer service. Major transportation carriers, manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers all employ logistics specialists. Career Opportunities: Specific job titles vary from firm to firm making it difficult to identify career paths and required skills. It is predicted that job opportunities in this area will grow due to the increased importance of selling and distribution activities both domestically and internationally. Positions: Traffic Manager: Supervises the purchase and use of alternative methods of transportation of merchandise shipments. Routes and manages the flow of shipments. Operations Manager: Responsible for storage and movement of goods within a company's warehouse facilities. Inventory Control Manager: Forecasts demand for stockpiled goods, coordinates production with plant managers, and keeps track of current levels of shipments. Requisite Personal Qualities: Strong quantitative skills Finance and accounting background More Information: Visit the Wall Street Journal web site at http://www.careerjournal.com to find up-to-date information about salaries and job titles for logistics careers. |
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