Intermodal Logistics Manager Production & Specialised Services Managers
SaveWhat Does an Intermodal Logistics Manager Do?
Intermodal logistics managers manage and oversee commercial and operational aspects of intermodal logistics for an organisation.
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Intermodalism
Understand intermodalism by calculating, understanding, and responding to its role in changing customer requirements and increasing competitiveness of supply chains in a global marketplace.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become an Intermodal Logistics Manager
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialIntermodalism knowledge
Understand intermodalism by calculating, understanding, and responding to its role in changing customer requirements and increasing competitiveness of supply chains in a global marketplace.
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EssentialSupply Chain Management knowledge
The flow of goods in the supply chain, movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.
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EssentialFreight Transport Methods knowledge
Understand different modalities of transport such as air, sea, or intermodal freight transport. Specialise in one of the modalities and possess a deeper knowledge of the details and procedures of …
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EssentialIntermodal Options knowledge
Know current and future intermodal options and alternatives such as the piggybacking system, the road-rail system, fishy back system, birdyback systems, low body systems or the push-pull cargo sprinter.
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EssentialCommunicate With Customers skill
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
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EssentialGuarantee Customer Satisfaction skill
Handle customer expectations in a professional manner, anticipating and addressing their needs and desires. Provide flexible customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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EssentialMaintain Relationship With Customers skill
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with customers in order to ensure satisfaction and fidelity by providing accurate and friendly advice and support, by delivering quality products and services and …
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EssentialManage Contracts skill
Negotiate the terms, conditions, costs and other specifications of a contract while making sure they comply with legal requirements and are legally enforceable. Oversee the execution of the contract, agree …
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EssentialManage Staff skill
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …
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EssentialPlan Transport Operations skill
Plan mobility and transport for different departments in order to obtain the best possible movement of equipment and materials. Negotiate the best possible delivery rates. Compare different bids and select …
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EssentialRecruit Employees skill
Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.
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EssentialTrack Shipments skill
Track and trace all shipment movements on a daily basis by utilising information from tracking systems and proactively notifying customers about the location of their shipments.
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EssentialTrack Shipping Sites skill
Track the different shipping sites where packages arrive in order to maintain an efficient distribution system and on-time tracking systems for customers.
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EssentialDevelop Communication Networks With Shipping Sites skill
Establish relationships with shipping sites to facilitate the delivery of goods.
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EssentialExercise Stewardship skill
Exercise stewardship to ensure the efficient and responsible planning and management of resources.
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EssentialHave Access To Shipping Rates skill
Have the ability to access information about shipping rates and compare the information across providers. Use this information to prepare bids for clients.
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EssentialImplement Transport Strategy skill
Anticipate company requirements and goals in terms of transport strategy; use this as a base to take actions to implement the strategy.
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EssentialManage Company Transport Strategy skill
Manage the transport strategies of a company; communicate with members of management team; ensure strategies accord with company goals.
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EssentialNegotiate Logistics Services skill
Reach an agreement on the planning and control of the movement of goods, and all related logistical supporting activities without losing sight of one's own or others' goals.
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EssentialNegotiate Prices For Transport Of Cargo skill
Negotiate prices for cargo transport; pursue maximum efficiency in logistics and transportation; calculate efficient routes for freight transport.
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EssentialProvide Customer Follow-up skill
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Optional Skills (5 of 8 displayed)
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OptionalExert A Goal-oriented Leadership Role Towards Colleagues skill
Embrace a leadership role in the organisation and with colleagues as to provide coaching and direction to subordinates aiming at the achievement of specific objectives.
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OptionalHandle Conflicts skill
Mediate in conflicts and tense situations by acting between parties, such as service users, important others like families, and institutions, striving to effect an agreement, reconciliate, and resolve problems.
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OptionalHave Computer Literacy skill
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
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OptionalPerform ICT Troubleshooting skill
Identify problems with servers, desktops, printers, networks, and remote access, and perform actions which solve the problems.
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OptionalPerform Services In A Flexible Manner skill
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OptionalShow Confidence skill
Demonstrate degrees of maturity by fully understanding one's own qualities and abilities which can serve as sources of confidence in different situations.
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OptionalTolerate Stress skill
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OptionalUse Microsoft Office skill
Possess the ability to work with the standard programs contained in Microsoft Office at a capable level. Create a document and do basic formatting, insert page breaks, create headers or …
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