Unit 18. Job Description: Logistics Manager
Task 1. Match the following English words and phrases from text C with their Russian equivalents:
1) custom clearance |
a) системы закупок |
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2) corporate compliance |
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реализации СПД |
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3) submittal of documents |
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4) transportation services are |
d) Оказывать содействие в |
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procured( purchased) |
разрешении по накладным |
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5) assist in invoice resolution |
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закупаются. |
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6) payment queries (requests) |
f) предоставление документов |
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7) pivotal position in SAP |
g) корпоративное |
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implementation |
соответствие |
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8) procurement systems |
h) таможенное оформление |
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Task 2. Read the description of the logistics manager responsibility areas from the advertisement:
Job Description
Logistics Manager Requisition ID: 00242921
Submittal of documents to customs broker.
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Maintenance of compliance with customs brokers according to state customs legislation. Preparation of all necessary docs for customs clearance.
–Conversion of material/ goods/ equipment requisitions to Purchase. Orders:
–Receive and evaluate purchase requisitions for goods / materials / equipment – identify suppliers, price, payment terms, delivery requirements, and that all applicable documents are included…
–Ensure that transportation services are procured at best cost, manage RFQ and RFP.
–Invoice resolution support
Assist in invoice resolution and payment queries from suppliers / subcontractors, working with Accounts Payable / Finance or Operations as required
–Be in the position in SAP implementation.
–Implement, enforce and maintain inventory (stocktaking) management rules.
Qualifications Requirements
–Experience in a Supply Chain environment 3-5 years.
–English language knowledge at Intermediate level or higher.
–Completed secondary-level education requirements (equivalent to high school diploma at a minimum).
–Experience with SAP, Oracle or similar procurement systems preferred.
–Strong communication skills – verbal and written, ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences.
–Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook
–Keyboard proficiency;
–Self-motivated, able to perform role with minimum supervision;
–Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment;
–Acts with a high sense of urgency.
Job: Integrated supply Chain
Primary Location: RUS-MSC-Moscow
Education Level: Master’s Degree
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
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Relocation Available: No
SBG: ACS
University Relations Requisition: No 10
Task 3. Match the following words from the text with their definitions:
1) an invoice, bill or |
a) is a software suite providing front-office |
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2) a requisition |
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3) compliance |
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ification, policy , standard or law |
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4) a subcontractor |
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formal written request |
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Task 4. Find in the text synonyms and antonyms for the following words. The words are given in the same order as in the text.
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obligation (n) |
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inapplicable (adj) |
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shipping (n) |
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unpayablel (adj) |
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explanation (n) |
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excluded (adj) |
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appointments (n) |
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significant (adj) |
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lawmaking (n) |
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unnecessary (adj) |
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unique (n) |
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buyer (adj) |
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observation (n) |
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Task 5. Answer the following questions: |
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1) Is |
checking of shipping |
documents for customs one of the key |
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What are the other key areas of responsibility for this position?
2)Should Logistics Manager assist in invoice resolution and payment queries from suppliers?
3)What level of English language knowledge should Logistics Manager have?
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experience with SAP, |
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7) Should |
Logistics |
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Excel, Word, and Outlook or in Pascal?
Task 6. Complete the collocations using the following prepositions: in, of, for, from.
1)documents … customs
2)submittal … documents
3)maintenance … compliance
4)working… Accounts Payable
5)to perform role … minimal supervision
6)priorities … a dynamic environment
Task 7. Prepare for the business game. Create your own "Job Interview" conversations based on the description of the requirements for a logistician and the following interview of Elizabeth Groves with the employee Mr. Green. Act out their roles.
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"Job Interview"
Mr. Green: You are applying for a post here. I have read your letter, but now I want to ask you a few personal questions. First, how old are you?
Elizabeth: Twenty-four, sir.
Mr. Gr: I see. So you left school about seven years ago. What were your best subjects at school?
El: English and history. I liked French, too, and art. I didn't like Chemistry or science much. Mathematics was my worst subject.
Mr. Gr: Mathematics is sometimes very useful in Logistics.
El: Oh, well. I can do simple arithmetic and I have studied bookkeeping. Mr. Gr: What have you been doing for the last seven years? I believe you have had some Logistics and commercial training.
El: When I left school I went to Barsetshire Technical College and took a course in shorthand-typing, bookkeeping, office practice and some other subjects.
Mr. Gr: How long was this course? El: One year.
Mr. Gr: And what did you do when you left the technical college? El: I went to work in an insurance company in Liverpool.
Task 8. Translate the following text into English using the dictionary:
Меня зовут Джон, и я владею сетью спортивных магазинов. В прошлом году я начал осуществление e-commerce операций, то есть продавать товар через интернет. У нас все получилось. Посетителям не сложно найти то, что они хотят, добавляя товар в свою покупательскую корзину и безопасно оплачивая кредитной картой. В прошлом году у нас было 2 миллиона уникальных пользователей( разных индивидуальных посетителей), которые сделали 35 миллионов просмотров нашей web-страницы.
E-commerce или электронная торговля в розницу действует как форма рекламы и поднимает уровень бизнеса в наших традиционных магазинах. Чистые Интернет-коммерческие операции очень сложны. Чтобы преуспеть, я думаю, необходима комбинация традиционной розничной торговли и e-commerce – то, что
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