suit you?
This quiz, based on the Holland Codes (RIASEC), was produced for Excelia by the human resources consultancy RessourcesH, in partnership with GBF Conseil, an educational and vocational guidance consultancy. Its purpose is to provide High School pupils and other students with an insight into the management professions that match their profile.
Head of Logistics
Head of Supply Chain
A Head of Logistics is responsible for optimising the incoming and outgoing flow of goods in order to minimise logistics costs whilst respecting the quality of the products and minimising inventories and lead times. They ensure that the goods under their supervision are transported in the best possible conditions. Their work involves organising storage, warehousing, handling, packaging and transportation.
Tasks
They manage inventories and identify raw material requirements.
They coordinate all logistics operations, from ordering and receiving goods to shipping and delivery.
They are responsible for dealing with Customs and with transport companies.
They implement measures to ensure compliance with relevant Health & Safety regulations within the supply chain.
They implement continuous improvement measures, manage dashboards and set up monitoring indicators.
Required skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Rigour
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to take the initiative
- Interest in IT
What you need to learn/master
- Transportation law and regulations
- Transportation and logistics services
- Inventory and supply chain management
- Risk management
- Operating methods and logistics
- Negotiation and tendering
- International business law
- Customs law
- English
Career opportunities and progression
- They mainly work in industrial or commercial companies.
- Logistics Platform Manager
- Assistant Director
Qualification requirements
3 years of post-High School education
Excelia schools
Salary
Junior: €25,000 - €35,000
Experienced: €45,000 - €70,000