As a Logistics And Distribution Manager, you will need to master following:

• analyse relation between supply chain improvement and profit
• analyse supply chain trends
• anticipate the overhaul of the fleet
• communicate with shipment forwarders
• control reorder points
• coordinate dock operations
• develop efficiency plans for logistics operations
• e-commerce systems
• goods transported from warehouse facilities
• manage dispatch software systems
• manage the fleet according to planned operations
• regulations for international transportation
• safety regulations for warehouses
• solve operational transport problems
• types of packaging used in industrial shipments
• warehouse operations
• work in a logistics team

More generally, a logistics and distribution manager is also versed in:

• analyse supply chain strategies
• comply with checklists
• conduct full-scale emergency plan exercises
• consider economic criteria in decision making
• encourage teams for continuous improvement
• ensure continuous preparedness for audits
• freight transport methods
• give instructions to staff
• handle stressful situations
• liaise with colleagues
• liaise with transportation companies
• manage staff
• perform cost accounting activities
• provide operational efficiency training to employees
• supply chain management

It also helps to know the following:

• coordinate export transportation activities
• coordinate import transportation activities
• improve rail service delivery
• liaise with port users
• oversee warehouse value-added activities
• transportation methods
• check dangerous goods transport unit
• cooperate with colleagues
• have computer literacy
• identify software for warehouse management
• show confidence
• use different communication channels