Logistics Planner.

After completing the programme, the student shall have knowledge of/in: - specialised knowledge of methods for forecasting, developing and managing inventory - specialised knowledge of methods for optimising inventory value, inventory turnover and service level - knowledge of processes for handling data, with Excel for data processing, and of working with ERP systems - the fundamentals of logistics and the industry's logistics solutions - knowledge and an overview of Lean Production as a methodology in manufacturing companies - the impact of tied-up capital and inventory costs on the business - knowledge of quality criteria regarding the environmental impact of transport, environmental legislation and environmental management systems - the economic conditions of transport - terms of international trade After completing the programme, the student shall have skills in: - analysing tied-up capital and inventory levels - producing accurate analyses and measures that optimise product availability in stores - analysing and solving logistics problems and carrying out practical profitability calculations with the aim of improving profitability - being responsible for KPIs in the area, such as service level, inventory turnover rate and inventory value - analysing and practically managing the work with suitable software - presenting proposed measures, profitability calculations and so on in a professional manner - handling practically applicable methods for planning and optimising material flows - planning and supervising - communicating with suppliers, partners and others in English using the terminology of the professional role After completing the programme, the student shall have the competence to: - drive development and carry out tasks that benefit sales and efficient inventory management - independently organise, coordinate and optimise material flows in a cost-effective way - analyse material flow chains and propose measures aimed at ensuring disruption-free production - communicate, argue and negotiate with other professional roles, such as buyers, sellers, customers, suppliers and partners, in both Swedish and English - independently take responsibility for and work as a transport manager with qualified planning, management and coordination of transport - describe the need for, and take responsibility for, their continued competence development