Rail Logistics Coordinator Numerical & Material Recording Clerks

Understand logistics and multimodal transport as the planning and control of the movement of goods or people, and all related logistical supporting activities.

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The body of rules, procedures and regulations related to health and safety measures intended to prevent accidents or incidents in transportation.

Know about different modes of transport and their market opportunities in Europe.

Apply transport industry management concepts in order to improve transportation processes, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve schedule preparation.

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.

Track the different shipping sites where packages arrive in order to maintain an efficient distribution system and on-time tracking systems for customers.

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

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.

Identify and analyse transportation costs, service levels and availability of equipment; make recommendations and take preventive/corrective measures.

Ensure compliance with minimum safety standards for freight cars operated by railway companies subject to European legislation.

Promote and enforce safety procedures and EU regulations to ensure that railway safety is generally maintained and continuously improved, taking into consideration the development of European legislation.

Ensure compliance with shipment laws, regulations and policies; keep shipments secure and damage free; ensure the safety of staff members handling the cargo.

Check bills, purchase orders and other documentation in order to verify the correct shipment of goods.

Handle risky or dangerous cargo; ensure that that every shipment operation is executed in an appropriate manner; calculate cargo weight; ensure that cranes are correctly positioned; see that containers fit …

Monitor the progress of payments made for shipping products.

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.

Operate railway communication systems; make announcements over the public address system or communicate with central train administration.

Compose and submit freight shipment reports. Include detailed information on freight conditions and freight handling; report problems if necessary.

Prepare product for shipment as scheduled.

Provide solutions and settlements for all issues related to product shipment.

The study of statistical theory, methods and practices such as collection, organisation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. It deals with all aspects of data including the planning of data …

Familiar with all physical aspects of the railway, including train stations, the incline and decline of the right-of-way and speed limits.

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A Practical Guide to Logistics

Jerry Rudd

2023

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Establish a positive, long-term relationship between organisations and interested third parties such as suppliers, distributors, shareholders and other stakeholders in order to inform them of the organisation and its objectives.

Grasp the meaning of basic financial concepts and terms used in businesses and financial institutions or organisations.

Keep track of and finalise all formal documents representing the financial transactions of a business or project.