SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS
Career Opportunities
What is Logistics?
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Logistics is the management of the flow of resources between the point of
origin and the point of destination.
All types of companies rely on logistics and Supply Chain Management to get
their products, equipment, people and resources from one location to another.
Maritime Logistics/Third
Party Logistics (3PL)
Retail Logistics
Oilfield Logistics
Chemical / Petroleum
Refinery
What types of companies are related to
Maritime Logistics / Third Party Logistics (3PL)?
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Port Operations
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Responsible for supporting the creation, management and coordination of
the vessel’s worldwide itinerary, expeditions and explorations. Ensuring
compliance with port regulations and requirements.
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The role is critical to Destination Services, Operations and Sales & Marketing
and works in collaboration within these groups
Steamship Line Ops
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Involved in the day to day operations of the ship including navigational
safety, cargo, ballast and tank cleaning and inspections.
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Maintaining safety standards and procedures is a key part of the job as
well as environmental management. You may also be required to act as a
member of an Emergency Response Team.
Maritime Logistics / Third Party Logistics (3PL)
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Stevedoring
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Manually load and unload ship cargo.
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Stack cargo in transit shed or in hold of ship using pallet or cargo board.
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Attach and move slings to lift cargo.
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Guide load lift.
Longshoremen (ILA)
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Help ensure that a country’s goods are shipped and delivered to their
destination safely and on time.
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Also called dockworkers, generally work on shipping docks and at
ports where cargo is loaded and unloaded from tanks, ships and
other water vessels.
Maritime Logistics / Third Party Logistics (3PL)
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Transportation
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Operate commercial vehicles transferring donation containers
and/or processed goods in a safe and efficient manner.
Railroad
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Engineer
Responsible for operating the locomotive.
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Conductor
In charge of train in its entirety, and of the train crew at large.
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Brakeman
Inspects the train, assists the conductor, operates the brakes and assists in
switching.
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Fireman
Steam locomotive crew who feeds the firebox with fuel. On diesel
locomotives, the firemen would monitor controls and assist the engineer.
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And more!
Maritime Logistics / Third Party Logistics (3PL)
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Freight Forwarding / Customs Brokerage
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Ensure Import and Export Compliance is maintained companywide.
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Develop Export Controls
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Interaction with Brokers
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Import and Export documentation retention
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Work with various government agencies
Warehousing
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Prepares orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials;
packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area.
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Maintains inventory controls by collecting stock location orders and printing
requests.
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Maintains quality service by following organization standards.
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Completes reports by entering required information.
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Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Maritime Logistics / Third Party Logistics (3PL)
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Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree
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Executive Level Management
Bachelor’s Degree
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Sales / Marketing
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Human Resources
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Quality Assurance
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Accounting (+CPA Certification)
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Technical Support / IT (Web design/
systems support/desktop support)
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Certificate
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Maintenance & Repair
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Forklift Operator
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Truck Driver/Owner Operator
High School Degree/GED
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Customer Service
Safety
Purchasing