A Distribution Manager will determine when, where and how a product is distributed. They use information systems and software to forecast distribution chains, and work on designing an effective program implementation.
Personal Competencies
You like to keep your things organised
You pay attention to details while working
You are comfortable communicating with others
You like to lead
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream (preferably commerce)
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree (BBA/BBM) in Business Administration/business management
OR Complete Bachelor’s degree and follow it up with Master’s (MBA) in the same discipline
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Management. This list of Institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Indian Maritime University, Chennai 2. International Maritime Academy, Chennai 3. Indian Maritime University, Kochi
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying) 1. Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Tamil Nadu 2. Indian Institute of Logistics, Chennai 3. Mahakaushal University, Jabalpur 4. MIT College of Management, Pune 5. Narottam Morarjee Institute of Shipping, Mumbai 6. Seacom Marine College, Howrah 7. Smt HB Palan College of Arts and Commerce, Kutch 8. Srinivas University, Mangalore
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 1,71,000-16,00,000* for the full course.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI. • Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit. *(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time) \
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA). •Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Production units, Private and Public production companies, E-commerce companies, Courier companies, Cottage based industries, Shipping companies, Military and so on.
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Stores Distributor →Process Supervisor →Warehouse Supervisor → Distribution Manager
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Distribution Manager ranges between INR 21,000 - 1,67,000* per month
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Alka Luthra has been working as a Global Manager, Segment (Oral Care) & Manager, Distribution (North America ) at Lubrizol for 9 years. She has an M.Pharm. in Pharmaceutics after which she completed a Diploma in Marketing Management from SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS). Lubrizol is part of the Chemicals & Related Products industry, and located in Ohio, United States.*
Distribution Manager
NCS Code: 4321.0200 | LG0051. Complete 10+2 in any stream (preferably commerce)
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree (BBA/BBM) in Business Administration/business management
OR Complete Bachelor’s degree and follow it up with Master’s (MBA) in the same discipline
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Management.
This list of Institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Indian Maritime University, Chennai
2. International Maritime Academy, Chennai
3. Indian Maritime University, Kochi
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Tamil Nadu
2. Indian Institute of Logistics, Chennai
3. Mahakaushal University, Jabalpur
4. MIT College of Management, Pune
5. Narottam Morarjee Institute of Shipping, Mumbai
6. Seacom Marine College, Howrah
7. Smt HB Palan College of Arts and Commerce, Kutch
8. Srinivas University, Mangalore
Information on the institute rankings can be found at https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Online Course
• Udemy - https://www.udemy.com/course/shipping-and-port-agency-management/
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 1,71,000-16,00,000* for the full course.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time) \
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
•Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Production units, Private and Public production companies, E-commerce companies, Courier companies, Cottage based industries, Shipping companies, Military and so on.
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Stores Distributor →Process Supervisor →Warehouse Supervisor → Distribution Manager
The approx. salary of a Distribution Manager ranges between INR 21,000 - 1,67,000* per month
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Distribution_Manager/Salary
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Alka Luthra has been working as a Global Manager, Segment (Oral Care) & Manager, Distribution (North America ) at Lubrizol for 9 years. She has an M.Pharm. in Pharmaceutics after which she completed a Diploma in Marketing Management from SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS). Lubrizol is part of the Chemicals & Related Products industry, and located in Ohio, United States.*
Source : https://www.zoominfo.com/p/Alka-Luthra/2069236482
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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