supply chain management:..,,
inventory management and procurement:..,..
shipping and receiving:,
transport functionality:, .., .
warehousing and storage: ,
Read and translate the interview with people working in logistics. Find out their specialty (see ex.3)
Interviewing People Working in Logistics
Interviewer: What are you main duties and responsibilities?
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Mark Freeman:
I work in the centre of Houston, Texas.My job is to deal with customers and suppliers, to expedite shipmentsto meet customer requirements. I need to resolve problems associatedwith delayed or missed deliveries. My responsibilities also include negotiatingfavorable pricing, terms and quality requirements with external suppliers. It takes a lot of creative activity and enthusiasm. Alongside with gasturbines knowledge I often have to perform a project management.
I: Could you explain me the essence of your job?
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Monika Smith:
Our main office is situated in New York. I work six days a week, including evenings. My job involves building/servicing/maintaining accounts. Previously, I worked in transportation, distribution and wholesales industries. This acquired experience is very valuable at my present employment. I must have a thorough knowledge of sales and merchandisingtechniques needed to effectively sell products and maintain accounts. In this job you need to be well organized, be goal-oriented and be able to work independently. What I like about my job is that every day I deal with different people. I enjoy socializing.
I: Do you enjoy your work?
C.
Ramon Gonzales:
I've been working in the large home service company in Pittsburghfor 2 years. It's a full-time work. I oversee inventory and logistics. I'm engaged in hiring, coaching, directing the staff of over 10 people. My work requires strong multitasking, attention to detail and strong computer skills from my side. It's rather tiring but it's worth being proud of cause we observe our company's success on the services market andthe effective functioning of the warehouse is the guarantee of this success for sure.
I: What personal and professional qualities are essential in your job?
D.
Jake Brown:
The company I work is located in Philadelphia. Im responsible for collaboration with procurement, supply management and suppliersforshipment coordination from origin to delivery. I provide coveragesupport for the import/export related functions. My duty is to facilitate international freight movements at the lowest cost. I think in my work analytical skills, documentation and communication skills are essential.
I: May I know your opinion of the work youre involved in?
E.
Chris Sykes:
The head office of our company is located in Las Vegas but my workdeals with different cities. I carry out many things, from preparing truck for operation (checking fluid levels and tire pressure, obtaining required repairs) to ordering, placing and securing items. I also establish routs, unload items, maintain schedule. I have to develop sales by reviewing orders, call on potential customers. As you can see from the enumerated duties I need to communicate verbally, be customer focused, have acute vision1, lift and sell to customer needs.
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Answers: a) procurement specialist b) sales representative c) warehouse logistics manager d) import export coordinator e) delivery driver
Give English equivalents for the words and phrases given below:
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Put the words in the right order. Use the correct form of the verb:
1. of sales and merchandising techniques/sales representative/a thorough knowledge /must have.
2. responsible for/be/equipment inventory coordinator/ the operations of all equipment/planning, coordinating and directing.
3. the material handler/written and verbal instructions/require/the position of/an ability to understand and follow/including safety in a warehouse environment.
4. the tasks of/product receipt, unpacking, checking and storing /but not be limited/include/the warehouse supervisor
5. taking and placing orders/duties/be/delivery driver/preparing truck for operation/loading truck/developing sales
6. analytical kills/should/import export coordinator/documentation skills/possess/oral and written communication skills.
Answer the questions:
1. What are the essential duties of the procurement specialist?
2. What does the work of the sales representative include?
3. What are the requirements of the warehouse logistics manager position for the work candidate?
4. What skills are necessary for the import export coordinator?
5. What professional and personal qualities should a candidate for the delivery driver position possess?
Translate the sentences using the text Interviewing People Working in Logistics:
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In these sentences two of the verbs are possible and one is incorrect. Tick the two correct verbs (See Language Notes):
1. He ... to maintain accounts.
a) promised b) delayed c) wanted
2. She facilitating international freight movements.
a) undertook b) suggested c) recommended
3. I ..to call on potential customers.
a)decided b) didnt mind c) arranged
4. They to check fluid levels and tire pressure.
a) refused b) put off c) failed
5. We.to provide coverage support for the import, export related functions.
a) consider b) hope c) plan
Choose the most appropriate form of the verb form the brackets to complete these sentences:
1. He stopped (coordinating/to coordinate) shipment from origin to destination.
2. She did multiple tasks but this month she stopped (running/to run) the warehouse.
3. Did you remember (loading/to load) items into the ship?
4. I cant remember (establishing/to establish) routs to that destination.
5. The carrier denied (giving/to give) the consignee a discount.
6. The driver forgot (checking/to check) the cargo.
Match these sentences halves:
| 1. The Board recommends 2. The firm can't afford 3. The Quality Department should consider 4. The local government promised 5. The client stopped 6. The customer refused | a) to hold the inventory on the same level b) to reduce the transit costs c) paying the debt d) to accept the damaged goods e) outsourcing some logistics functions to another company f) changing the companys view on the reverse logistics |
