In recent years, also due to the digitisation process, the logistics sector has undergone major changes and transformations. Working in this field requires flexibility, responsibility and competence, characteristics that a logistics manager must necessarily have.

Thanks to this sector's ability to continuously renew itself, the percentage growth is increasing year after year, following a positive trend that companies are exploiting. Recruitment and the search for professionals in this sector is very wide-ranging in all areas of logistics, from positions that require limited experience, such as warehouse workers or dispatchers, to managerial professions. One of the most in-demand professions at present is that of the logistics manager.

What is the role of this figure within the organisation of the production chain? The logistics manager has a role of control e organisation with regard to:

  • Flow of goods (from raw materials to finished products);
  • Acceptance of orders;
  • Storage and sorting in warehouses;
  • Shipping;
  • Intercompany delivery or delivery to distributors and customers.

His tasks are very versatile so he must always be in control of all logistical steps in order to manage and coordinate the activities of all operators. He is often an employee of large retailers, but could also be a consultant working as a freelancer.

L'autonomy of the logistics manager varies according to the company strategy and the organisational context in which it operates. It interfaces directly with logistics officers, warehouse management officers, sales and purchasing departments.

He must be able to show transversal skills because he is the link between the company's internal welfare, suppliers and end customers.

In order to be able to hold this managerial position, it is essential to have behind you a specialist training providing a high degree of training. The ITS Logistics and Mobility Course is designed to train experts in the field of organisation and management of the sustainable transport and mobility of people and goods. In addition to IT, logistics and legislative aspects, through lectures and work placements, students will pay close attention to environmental, economic, organisational, social and safety sustainability issues.

Average salary of the logistics manager

The tasks of the logistics manager are of fundamental importance for the smooth functioning of the production cycle and for the management of shipments. The basic requirements for this role involve transversal skills:

  • Handling skills;
  • Procurement Planning;
  • Competences in legislation;
  • Goods management skills;
  • Quality control and productivity;
  • Knowledge and mastery of enabling technologies.

L'aptitude for teamworkto theorganisationare complemented by the ability to be flexible e make decisions quickly and effectively. In short, it is not only important to have an academic education, but to be a logistics manager one must possess specific leadership qualities.

According to some estimates, a logistics manager earns on average 50,000 euro gross per year. The minimum salary is in any case around 35,000 or 40,000 euro, whereas when one is managing larger companies that require more expertise, the maximum salary is close to 70,000 euro gross per year.

Pay also varies greatly depending on the country you work in or the nationality of the company. In Italyaverage salary for a logistics manager è 35.250 gross euro per year, i.e. 18.08 euro per hour.

The responsibilities and activities of the logistics manager range from organising the operations of transport and storage systems to optimise the flow of products, to organising and managing distribution centres to receive and sort goods. As a result of his specialised training, he is currently a highly sought-after figure in the world of work in the logistics sector.

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ITS MOVE - Editor