Institut Universitaire du Golfe de Guinée

1.    Objectives of the training

The   objective   of   this   specialty  is   to   train   experts   in   the   organization   and management of logistics and transport in the local, regional and international markets, taking into account the complementary modes of transport and sustainable  development.  They  will   in   this  exercise  have   to  master  foreign languages, communication and negotiation techniques, management techniques, and optimizing flow of goods, management of warehouses, and the exploitation of urban transport network.

2.    Skills Sought After

 General skills

-    Have   knowledge   of   the   social   and   national,   regional   and international economic environment;

-    Be rigorous in the organization of work, be proactive and creative;

-    Have knowledge of foreign languages (English and French);

-    Can negotiate sales and after sales agreements.

 SpecificSkills

-    Ensure the piloting of a logistics chain;

-    Know a wide range of techniques linked to the use of the logistics chain (storage, handling, workflow, transport, etc);

-    Facilitate    and    coordinate    exchange    between    the    internal stakeholders of the enterprise;

-    Contribute to the rapid resolution of problems between suppliers and customers;

-    Manage change and promote solutions necessary for the adhesion

of partners;

-    Have knowledge of marketing so as to identify the expectations of customers and strike a compromise between efficiency and quality in a context of competition;

-    Conceive  adaptable  structures,  permanently  interacting  with  the

multiple environmental components ;

-    Practice  methods  which  are  flexible  and  rational,  to  materialize theaction and permit the regulation of flows through the development of a logistics system and good information networks;

-    Have knowledge in accounting and finance management as well as management control (more centered on tools for rapid control of the accounting methods);

-    Know  the  tools  necessary  for  optimizing  quality  and  security  of

physical and information flows ;

-    Provide for performing alternatives in case of disruption of the current flows;

-    Be capable of using specific software, contribute in making a choice for the enterprise and facilitate their use;

3.    Outlets

-    Manager of transport units;

-    Inventory Manager;

-    Warehouse Manager;

-    Stock Control and Store Keeper;

-    Purchasing Manager ;

-    LogisticsEngineer;

-    Supply Chain Manager;

-    International Logistics Manager;

-    Analyst;

-    Logistics Consultant;

-    Transport and logistics service provider;

-    Authorized customs agent;

-    Controller of SGS;

-    Import and Export Agent

-    Intermediate staff members of the Maritime Administration

-    Port Officials/Administrators

-    Shipping Line Personnel

-    Shipping Agency Personnel

-    Maritime Controllers

-    Ship Brokers

-    Customs Brokers

-    Consolidators

-    Maritime/Shipping Teachers

-    Marine Insurance Officials/Personnel

-    Customs Officials

-    Logistics Officers

-    Transport Officers

-    Supply chain Officers

-    Commercial Managers

-    Freight Managers

-    Delivery Officers

-    Terminal Operators

4.    Organization of the Teachings

Semester 1

Semester 2