Job openings in the Delivery & Distribution industry are expected to be
numerous because the industry is very large and turnover is relatively high.
Employment growth will stem from an expanding global economy and increased
spending on the Nation's infrastructure, such as highways and bridges. Job
openings for Indian Professionals, will continue to rise, due to increases
in buying over the Internet, which will result in more shipments, increase
in importance of same-day delivery and increasing volume of parcels,
business documents and promotional materials.
Career Opportunities The various career options available in this industry, includes:
Administrative Assistant
Assists executive management in all areas. Duties include word processing
of letters, memos, reports, etc. Maintains records and composes routine
correspondence.
Accounts Payable
Responsible for checking, verification and processing of invoices for
payment. Duties include checking for proper approvals; entering and
scheduling invoices for payment.
Customer Service Acts in a supporting role to the outside sales force. Duties include entering orders into computer system, collection of past due accounts,
entering quotations, drafting letters, and assisting outside sales
personnel.
Drivers Responsible for safe and efficient delivery of product to customers. Duties include delivery of product to customers in accordance with established
routing; verification of merchandise delivered against packing slip and
receipt of signed documentation to verify delivery.
Financial/Accounting
Responsible for directing the company's accounting and budgetary control
policies and functions.
Information Systems Responsible for all corporate information systems. Determines information
needs and develops overall strategy.
Office Management Responsible for planning, directing and managing office personnel.
Marketing Responsible for the presentation and promotion of services to clients.
Warehouse/Order Fulfillment
Responsible for all receiving, put-away, order picking, and shipping
duties. - Receiving activities include unloading of incoming trucks,
checking for damage, and verifying order quantity against pack slip.
- Put-away duties include placing merchandise in proper stocking location.
Warehouse Management
Responsible for managing and controlling warehouse and driving activities
to ensure the most efficient and economical utilization of storage
facilities and delivery fleet.
Eligibility The requirement of the employers differs in accordance with the respective
job profile. A graduate degree, computer knowledge, communication skills and
interpersonal skills are considered as the most common requirements. For
management related jobs, like, warehouse management, office management,
finance and administration, candidates who are MBA or hold a professional
degree from a reputed institute are preferred.
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