What can logistics do?

Logistics is an activity that includes basic functions such as transportation, handling, storage, custody, packaging, loading and unloading, distribution processing and logistics information processing. It is an activity that flows from the supplier to the receiver to meet the social needs, and it is an economic activity. The work of logistics industry is generally divided into logistics system, import and export and documents, clerks and back office, warehousing, transportation scheduling, procurement and supply chain, logistics marketing and so on.

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Logistics is an activity that includes basic functions such as transportation, handling, storage, custody, packaging, loading and unloading, distribution processing and logistics information processing. It is an activity that flows from the supplier to the receiver to meet the social needs, and it is an economic activity. The work of logistics industry is generally divided into logistics system, import and export and documents, clerks and back office, warehousing, transportation scheduling, procurement and supply chain, logistics marketing and so on. The work specifically included in each category is as follows:

1, logistics system class

Representative positions include logistics trainer, supply chain planner, ERP implementation consultant, etc. This kind of work has a great correlation with advanced logistics planning. It can be said that to become an excellent logistics planner, we must start with understanding the work of logistics system.

2, import and export and documents

Such as import and export Commissioner, logistics operation voucher clerk, etc.

The basic work of logistics operators can be summarized as: documentary and control. This kind of logistics work seems simple, but it is an important part to promote the operation of logistics system!

General education is required for import, export and documentation. At present, the market needs junior college level. Job requirements are mainly sensitive to numbers, familiar with office management software and ERP management software, and have advantages in mastering logistics management knowledge.

3. Clerks and office classes

Common logistics foreign language customer service, logistics documentary clerk, etc.

The content of clerical work in the logistics industry is not so difficult, but the entry of some forms and documents. The responsibility of the merchandiser is to execute the orders issued by the superiors in the enterprise. For example, a clothing company received a new order-from proofing to finished products. As a merchandiser, you need to assist in sales to ensure the smooth completion of orders. Many times you are chasing materials, samples and the like.

Most logistics clerks and back office positions require technical secondary school education or above, and require logistics management knowledge, business knowledge and relevant work experience. In addition, foreign languages can bring great convenience to the development of logistics business. If your foreign language ability is excellent, you must stand out in your resume!

4. Storage category

Logistics warehouse keeper, assistant, container handling and logistics specialist (warehouse) all belong to this category.

This is a position with relatively low entry threshold. Make full use of your professional advantages and theoretical basis, and be more professional than others to make yourself have strong competitiveness. The so-called "specialty", specific to warehousing and transportation, is that you should master theoretical knowledge from the aspects of warehouse location, warehousing principles, inventory control, transportation route optimization principles, order processing, etc., which are all tasks that must be completed when studying at school.

5, transportation scheduling class

Logistics coordinator, international freight forwarder and other positions.

Almost all men are engaged in transportation dispatching, most of them require college degree or above, familiar with logistics industry operation and transportation management mode, skilled in operating computer office software, and above CET-4. Some enterprises will also emphasize the statistical knowledge of job seekers when recruiting.

6. Procurement and supply chain

Supply chain salesman, purchasing logistics reserve personnel, etc. This kind of logistics jobs belong to the category of enterprise logistics, and their academic qualifications are generally above junior college. When the enterprise purchasing department recruits assistants, newcomers usually have opportunities. What they value is mainly communication ability and adaptability. The position of manufacturing enterprise requires understanding the procurement process and the operation process of supply chain. There are many foreign negotiations between procurement and supply chain, so the requirements for foreign language ability are not low.

7. Logistics marketing

Logistics sales, shipping channel sales, project sales specialists, logistics sales, sales representatives, international logistics marketing representatives, etc.