Logistics

Olga Soboleva
Logistics Executive | British American Tobacco

[ 6 years & 7 months Experience ]

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What is Logistics?

Olga Soboleva: "Logistics is planning, control and managing of transportation of the goods from one point to another point. The main aim is to deliver the goods using the most appropriate way of transport and saving as much money as possible for the Company that you are working for."

How I got into Logistics?

Olga Soboleva: "I did my Graduation in International Relations from Moscow, but I didn't work in this field. I worked for two and a half years in procurement for the Company that imported furniture and lighting, mostly from European countries. Then I worked for seven years for big international Company British American Tobacco as logistic executive."

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What Is:
1)	Logistics

Education:
2)	Geography
3)	Compliance with Regulations
4)	Incoterms
5)	Financial & Mathematics
6)	Supply Chain
7)	Modes of Transportation
8)	Operations Management

Skills:
9)	Analytical and Organizing Skills
10)	Flexibility
11)	Quick Decision Making
12)	Communication
13)	Presentation
14)	Attention to Details
15)	Patience
16)	Negotiation Skills

Positives:
17)	Mix of Office & Non Office Job
18)	Traveling
19)	Networking
20)	Continuous Learning & Self Development
21)	High Demand

Challenges:
22)	Meeting Deadlines
23)	High Responsibility
24)	Unpredictable
25)	Unlimited Working Hours
26)	Paperwork

A Day Of:
27)	Logistics