Job Descriptions and Positions Quiz

Assists merchandise buyer in selecting merchandise for order, placing order, and inventory distribution.

• assistant merchandise buyer

• strategic planning manager

• dispatcher

• supply chain & logistics coordinator

• top supply chain management executive

Assigns drivers and vehicles to convey freight or passengers.

• supply chain & logistics coordinator

• dispatcher

• strategic planning manager

• assistant merchandise buyer

• top supply chain management executive

Manages a group of buyers who select merchandise for order, place orders, and stay involved in inventory distribution for a division.

• supply chain & logistics coordinator

• assistant merchandise buyer

• top supply chain management executive

• strategic planning manager

• divisional merchandise manager

Enhances product workflow by analyzing and developing logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventory.

• logistics manager

• supply chain & logistics coordinator

• strategic planning manager

• top supply chain management executive

• assistant merchandise buyer

Allocates merchandise to stores according to warehouse and store inventory levels.

• strategic planning manager

• merchandise allocator

• top supply chain management executive

• assistant merchandise buyer

• supply chain & logistics coordinator

Responsible for the receipt, storage and dispatch of all materials purchased for stock and to customer requirements.

• assistant merchandise buyer

• supply chain & logistics coordinator

• top supply chain management executive

• strategic planning manager

• warehouse manager

Manages total quality programs, policies, and initiatives.

• strategic planning manager

• top supply chain management executive

• assistant merchandise buyer

• supply chain & logistics coordinator

• quality manager

Responsible for the planning and scheduling of materials through the production schedules.

• top supply chain management executive

• strategic planning manager

• dispatcher

• supply chain & logistics coordinator

• assistant merchandise buyer

Drives logistics efficiencies in the market, coordinates courier and transport operations, and satisfies customers concerning shipping quality and distribution services.

• supply chain & logistics coordinator

• assistant merchandise buyer

• top supply chain management executive

• strategic planning manager

• logistics analyst

Responsible for planning and directing an organization's strategic and long-term goals.

• top supply chain management executive

• supply chain & logistics coordinator

• strategic planning manager

• assistant merchandise buyer

• dispatcher