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OPPORTUNITIES IN OPERATIONMANAGEMENT

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3.DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT CLERK

Transport industry is one such area which is growing very

fast and promises to do so in near future. A transport clerks duty is

mainly to manage the administration of transport industry.( air cargo,

shipping ,rail, road)

4. DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS MANAGER

The main focus of distribution operations manager is on

strategic issues although he has to manage day-to-day activities as

well. A team of line managers assist him and he is sole responsible for

strategic management. Sometimes he has to look after operations

which are spread over multiple locations, nationally or

internationally. He has to handle the responsibility of storing and

shipping of products along with keeping track of inventory

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5.DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

Job responsibilities of a distribution manager are more than

only managing and controlling movement of goods. He has to

ensure that goods are always delivered in time and there is

minimal wastage. He has to closely coordinate with other

personnel like transport managers and purchase managers to

monitor stock levels and reorder for fresh stocks and also to

monitor the movement of goods

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6. SUPPLY CHAIN SOFTWARE MANGER

Manages components of distribution technology including

warehouse operations systems, electronic communication and

order taking systems, and support systems. Designs analytical

tools to increase and measure productivity. Develops decision

support systems to analyze and optimize logistics andtransportation systems

(a)Related Positions

Computer information SystemsManager, Systems Coordinator.

1. Incorporates software solutions into logistics arenas such aswarehousing, production planning, customer services, andtransportation

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2. Integrates logistics and supply chain software information into

corporate databases

3. Assists in communicating with all members of the supply chain

Provides computer system support to users

4. Evaluates potential computer solutions for purchase and

implementation

SKILLS REQUIRED

Extremely good technical/computer skills and knowledge;

understanding of logistics and global supply chain operations and

components, including warehousing functions, statistical process

control and other Total Quality Management (TQM) techniques;

problem solving skills; ability to manage people

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2, PROJECT MANAGEMENT

1. PROJECT COORDINATER

Project coordinator is an entry-level position that offers exposure to

the work done by project managers. It's usually an administrative

position involving a great deal of paperwork. You generate and

distribute the reports that keep the project management team,

owners, company staff, and others informed of a project's progress.

2. PROJECT SCHEDULER

For larger projects, a project scheduler runs the software,

inputting the information supplied by the management team and

updating files as needed. This is a technical position that involves a

great deal of computer work and little actual management.

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3. ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Assistant PMs do not necessarily assist the project

manager directly. Rather, they're usually assigned specific tasks to

manage. They meet regularly with the PM to report progress and

problems

4. PROJECT MANAGER

In this position, you may run a project yourself or lead a

management team, delegating task management to assistants.

PM

s report to the "owner" of a projectwhether that's a realestate developer, government agency, or your company's senior

management. You oversee budget and schedule, and take

responsibility for the project's proper completion

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5. SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Many large organizations that tackle

multiple projects at once (especially construction and

engineering companies) employ a senior project manager. The

senior project manager supervises a company's various

project managers, coordinating the allocation of company

resources, approving costs, and deciding which projects

should take priority

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3 PRODUCTION/MANUFACTURING

1. MATERIAL MANAGER

Stores a product through all phases from production

to finished goods, shipping between departments, transportation

to distribution centres, warehouses, and customers

2. PURCHASING MANAGER

Buys the goods and services, raw materials, and

supplies required by the firm for its operation. They coordinate

the quantity, quality, price, and timing delivery appropriate for the

firm's needs

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3.INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION MANAGER

Coordinates the activities of production departments of

manufacturing firms. They are responsible for the productionscheduling, staffing, quality control, equipment operation and

maintenance, inventory control, and coordinating the unit's activities

with that of the other departments. Jobs include: line supervisor,

manufacturing manager, production planner, production manager

4.OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

Decides on the best allocation of resources within anorganization or system. Resources include time, money, people,

space, and raw materials..Jobs include: industrial engineer, systems

analyst, office manager, forecaster

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5. QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

Works on the prevention of product deficiencies

through prevention, detection, and correction. They ensure that

production goals and quality are met. They might sample,

inspect, and test operations and set standards. Jobs include:

quality assurance manager, inspector, technician

6. FACILITIES COORDINATOR

Designs the physical environment of a

company.Work on building design, furniture and associated

equipment.