Work in a logistics team

Ability to work confidently within a logistics team, with each member of the team fulfilling a role designed to increase the efficiency of the whole.

perform work activities within a logistics team
undertake work activities as part of a logistics team
work as one part of a logistics team
work as part of a logistics team
work within a logistics team
work with a logistics team
act collectively with a logistics team to achieve work goals
collaborate with members of a logistics team to achieve work goals
conduct work activities within a logistics team

skill/competence

sector-specific

Work in a logistics team is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Rail logistics coordinator: Rail logistics coordinator manage shipments by rail including or excluding other transport modes. They coordinate the timely allocation of transport means and equipment and ensure a timely delivery. They design and maintain efficient supply chains for clients and shippers.
Warehouse manager: Warehouse managers assume the responsibility for storage facilities. They manage the operations and the staff within.
Airport baggage handler: Airport baggage handlers receive and return the luggage of passengers at airport terminals. They prepare and attach baggage claim checks, stack baggage on carts or conveyors and may return baggage to patrons on receipt of claim check.
Mail clerk: Mail clerks perform mail handling, sorting, recording and other duties in connection with mail services from post offices or related organisations. They keep records of the incoming and outgoing packages and letters in the establishment.
International forwarding operations coordinator: International forwarding operations coordinators implement and monitor international forwarding operations by resolving problems and taking decisions related to transport and support activities. They deal with administrative burdens associated with international operations such as regulations in different national contexts for imports and exports. They provide business support, project coordination, evaluation and management of current systems and international supply chain management and procedures as required.
Logistics and distribution manager: Logistics and distribution managers take decisions on logistic services, operations and provisions. They take internal and external variables into consideration for effective and successful organisational logistic services. They give appropriate support to all the activities of the supply chain from the beginning to the end. These professionals organise the storage and distribution of goods and ensure that the right products are delivered to the right location on time and at a good cost.
Forklift operator: Forklift operators are responsible for operating forklifts to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. They are accountable for the safe and efficient operation of forklifts. Moreover, they perform the filling of orders and check the accuracy of other orders.

Work in a logistics team is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Forwarding manager: Forwarding managers plan and organise cargo shipments within national and international areas. They communicate with carriers and negotiate the best way to send the cargo to its destination which can be a single customer or a point of distribution. Forwarding managers act as experts in supply chain management. They know and apply the rules and regulations for each specific type of cargo and communicate the conditions and costs to the clients.
Warehouse worker: Warehouse workers execute the accurate handling, packing and storage of materials in a warehouse. They receive goods, label them, check quality, store the goods and document any damage. Warehouse workers also monitor stock levels of items, keep inventory and ship goods.
Container crane operator: Container crane operators operate electrically powered cranes equipped with cantilevers on which hoisting gear is supported to load or unload container cargo. They move towers in position alongside vessel and lower cantilevers over the deck or hold of a vessel. They lift and move container along the cantilever and position the container on the dock, on the vessel deck or in the hold.

References

1. Work in a logistics team – ESCO