How do i become a logistics manager???
Asked by Welsh wizard
Am really interested in becoming one but don't know where to start - I have years of warehousing supervision/logistics supervision but don't know how to climb the ladder...please help...

Best Answer:
This may be relevant as your in the UK Managers in this field have to make difficult decisions in a complex environment, deciding, after weighing up factors such as speed, cost and flexibility, the most effective mode of transport to use in any given situation. The work can be stressful but also highly rewarding, because graduates can make a major contribution to the performance of companies in terms of efficiency and the bottom line. Graduate-job descriptions Air transport manager Logistics / distribution manager Materials handler / freight forwarder Postal operations manager Road transport engineer Shipping / maritime operations manager Transport manager Warehouse manager Trans-shipment Working in transportation, logistics and supply can also be intellectually challenging. Deciding, for instance, whether to use air freight, sea transport, rail or road is not simply a matter of cost. One of the key issues can be the avoidance of trans-shipment and the ease with which transport modes are linked. In transport, more so than in many other sectors, time is definitely money. Delays in a shipment reaching a scheduled destination can mean hefty financial penalties. This is one of the daily challenges that transport managers face. Outsourcing Outsourcing – asking another company or third party to do a certain aspect of the work – is another big issue in the sector. For example, some companies now offer logistics services in the form of purchasing, freight forwarding, order picking and transport. The contracts for the outsourced parts of the business need careful management, and in some cases there are specific outsourcing managers. Environmental impact Another key issue that transport managers always have to consider is the effect that their business activity is having on the environment. They must ensure that they are complying with the latest regulations and legislation. Skills for transport and logistics A practical and efficient mind, the ability to think clearly under pressure, and some excellent motivational skills are some of the qualities needed by graduates for a successful career in transport. Graduates who work in transport come from a wide range of disciplines, but are often fascinated by the logistics of how you move things from A to B. It is this genuine enthusiasm for the work that will lead to a successful career.
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Answered by Wendy H

Go to university and do a masters degree in logistics and procurement. I think you can do it part time or distance learning. I hear logistics managers are on very good money, so a little pain now may pay dividends in the future.....
Answered by four_king_genius

Why don't you branch out and do something that isn't boring. Sales is the place to be, making it happen, logistics people are numerous and are really little more than tying up lose enders. Be a revenue generator and the envy of your friends and colleagues. For this role you need a degree in nothing other than common sense, a drive for success and a willingness to be rebuffed more times than you are welcomed. Priceless attributes
Answered by STEPHEN B