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Supply Chain and Logistics

Fill the ongoing need for expertise in Supply Chain and Logistics!

Overview

Why is this important? The international economy does not work if goods cannot be moved efficiently around the world.

What does this mean for you? An exciting, rewarding career in a fast paced, critically important field.

The need for expertise in Supply Chain and Logistics will continue to grow as online sales and integrated international manufacturing continues to boom. The Supply Chain and Logistics Diploma program at Algonquin Careers Academy may right for you!

Objectives

The Supply Chain and Logistics Diploma program is designed to prepare graduates to have foundational knowledge and skills in:

Logistics coordination, transportation and freight operations
Optimizing order frequency, cycles and transit options
Goods delivery scheduling and tracking and expediting overdue shipments
Sourcing suppliers, garnering quotes and tendering submissions
Negotiating pricing, terms of delivery and other contract details
Processing purchase orders, freight forwarding and other documentation
Monitoring inventory levels and generating inventory reports
Reconciling physical inventories and resolving material discrepancies
Reporting loss, damage and return of goods and materials

Our goal is to have students develop current, practical knowledge and skills to perform competently, efficiently, and safely in a Supply Chain and Logistics role. Throughout the program our aim is to have students gain and build on their communication, leadership, interpersonal, and technical skills. A practical placement combined with classroom instruction ensures you graduate with confidence in yourself and in your theoretical and practical skills.

Opportunities

With growing international trade, there will be a steady need for graduates in this field. Supply Chain and Logistics graduates can expect to find employment opportunities in the following roles plus many others:

Expediter Material
Estimator
Dispatcher
Shipper
Receiver
Warehouse Assistant
Scheduling Assistant
Traffic control Assistant
Shipping Coordinator
Supervisor, Receiving
Distribution Assistant
Transportation Assistant

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Provincial Funding

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