Logistics Coordinator

Benefits to tertiary industries

In transportation we enable the transportation of goods and services between different locations allowing businesses in the tertiary sector to expand their operations, reach new customers, and penetrate untapped markets. The industry also ensures the timely movement of raw materials, products, e quipment necessary for service delivery and helps attract more tourists, generating revenue for the tertiary sector.

Where do you live?

In live just outside the City

What are some important skills?

The ability to utilize GPS for transportation safety, implementing layered physical security measures, and collaborating with law enforcement when necessary, identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain and understanding the operational challenges faced by different modes of transport are very important skills as well

What is your favourite part of your job?

My favorite part of the job is when I also do my part in the economy, commerce, and society as a whole

What are the main tools of the trade?

Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) to record and monitor driver hours of service (HOS) compliance, Load boards that provide a marketplace for freight transportation, Route optimization software that help in finding the most efficient routes for transportation operations are some of the tools we use in the transportation industry

What training have you had?

I hold s degree in logistics and Transport Management

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I will be owning a Freight Logistics Company in 10 years.

Trip Preparation. Questions to ask :)

Here are some potential questions learners could ask logistics coordinators based on the subtopics:

  • Important Skills:
    1. What skills do you think are most critical for success as a logistics coordinator?
    2. Can you give an example of a time when you had to use a particular skill to overcome a challenge in your role?
    3. How do you stay proficient in essential skills such as supply chain management, scheduling, and problem-solving?
  • Favorite Part of the Job:
    1. What do you enjoy most about being a logistics coordinator?
    2. Can you describe a particularly successful project or initiative you led?
    3. What aspects of logistics and supply chain management excite you the most?
  • Main Tools of the Trade:
    1. What tools or software do you rely on most in your daily work as a logistics coordinator?
    2. How do you stay up-to-date with advancements in logistics technologies and practices?
  • Training:
    1. Can you walk us through your training process to become a logistics coordinator?
    2. What kind of ongoing training or professional development do you participate in?
    3. How has your training prepared you for the challenges of being a logistics coordinator?
  • Future Career Goals:
    1. What are your long-term career goals, and how do you see yourself progressing in the logistics field?
    2. What advice would you give to someone who wants to pursue a career as a logistics coordinator?

This section is for the parents:

  • Questions to Ask Your Child After a Field Visit:
    1. What did you learn or discover during the field visit?
    2. What was your favorite part of the trip and why?
    3. What surprised you or challenged your thinking?
    4. How did the field visit relate to your interests or career goals?
    5. What questions do you still have after the visit?
    6. How can you apply what you learned to your everyday life or future career?
  • Additional Questions:
    1. What did you observe or notice about the place or activity?
    2. What skills or knowledge did you gain from the experience?
    3. How did the field visit change your perspective or understanding of a topic?
    4. What would you like to learn more about based on the field visit?
    By asking these questions, you can help your child reflect on their experience, solidify their learning, and make connections to their interests and goals.