Logistics specialist
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Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours
- Usually work in offices and warehouses and may travel nationally
- Need to be organised, practical and communicate well
Salary information
Typical tasks
- Manage importing and exporting of goods
- Oversee stock, transport and suppliers
- Build relationships with customers and partners
- Manage staff
- Prepare plans and documents for logistics
- Review how logistics processes work
- Organise space, equipment and materials for goods
- Organise deliveries, storage and orders of goods
- Share business information with teams
- Report updates to managers and staff
Outlook
Logistics is becoming increasingly technology-driven as organisations focus on efficient, resilient and sustainable supply chains. In New Zealand, growth in e-commerce, international trade and digital freight management is influencing the movement of goods. Globally, automation, real-time tracking, data analytics and environmental considerations are shaping how supply chains are planned and managed.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Ability to analyse data and identify trends
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Understanding of supply chain processes
- Confidence using logistics and digital systems
- Effective communication and teamwork
AUT programmes
The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.
Further study options
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