- This is a 2-Year PDE Approved Program of Study – CIP Code 52.0203
- PDE Task List (Excel Download)
Why Logistics & Materials Management?
Program @ A Glance:
- Forklift Operation & Maneuvering
- Inventory Management
- Material Handling Methods
- Shipping & Receiving Procedures
- Warehousing & Distribution
In Depth:
The Logistics & Materials Management class is an instructional program that prepares individuals to manage and coordinate logistical functions in an enterprise and to undertake the responsibilities associated with receiving, storing, shipping, controlling and distributing products and materials and the various systems and record keeping pertaining to these operations.
Students will be instructed in the use of storage space, inventory control and shipping and receiving practices; equipment such as fork lifts, conveyors, hand trucks, carts and other devices used to transport materials and/or supplies to various destinations; and the various types of packaging techniques necessary for safe transport of goods.
Students will learn the many types of documents used in logistics such as purchase orders, invoices, bills of lading, requisitions and quotations. Students will also be instructed in the areas of transportation and traffic which will cover freight rates and tariffs, freight classification rules and freight rate analysis.
Resources:
- Forklift Safety Tips
- MHI – The Industry that Makes Supply Chains Work
- Project & Supply Chain Major at PSU Beaver
Potential Professions:
- Cargo & Freight Agents
- Logistic Manager
- Material Movers
- Shipping, Receiving and Traffic Clerks
- Transportation Managers
- Storage and Distribution Managers
College:
Employment:
- Amazon
- Giant Eagle
- Gordon Food Service (GFS)
- FedEx
- Pocket Nurse
- United Parcel Service (UPS)
- United States Postal Service (USPS)
Military:
Behind the scenes of an Amazon warehouse
Career Journeys with John Borsch from Giant Eagle in Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Jobs in Plant Operations with Petroleum Service Corporation: Packaging and Warehouse Operations
US Foods Realistic Job Preview – Night Selector
Find out what job opportunities may be available to you when considering Giant Eagle Careers!