Distribution and Logistics - Achieve Texas

Distribution and Logistics is a pathway within the Marketing, Sales, and Service Career Cluster. ACareer Cluster is a grouping of occupations and broad industries based on commonalities. There are16 Career Clusters.Career clusters link what students learn in school with the knowledge and skills they need for successin college and careers. The Marketing, Sales, and Service Career Cluster prepares learners forcareers in planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.There are seven pathways in this cluster:- Buying and Merchandising- Distribution and Logistics- E-Marketing- Management and Entrepreneurship- Marketing Communications and Promotion- Marketing Information Management andResearch- Professional Sales and MarketingEmployment OutlookStorage or Distribution Manager is an example of a career in this pathway. The job outlook for thisprofession is good. Nationally, the number of jobs for storage and distribution managers is expected togrow about as fast as average through the year 2012. Growth in this industry closely follows thenational economy. The fastest growth for managers will be with courier services, such as UPS andFederal Express (Career Information System, 2006). The median salary for storage and distributionmanagers is $67,300 per year (O*NET Online, 2006).Using this brochureInside you will find a career pathway model that has lots of helpful information. The model is an example of the types of courses andextended learning experiences that are important for the Distribution and Logistics Career Pathway. Use this model to plan yourcourse schedule, educational experiences, and career choices.At the top of the model, you will find career goals with the corresponding O*NET code. The O*NET code is an official classification ofjobs and can be used to locate career-related information. Your teacher, counselor, or media center should be able to help you locatefurther information.The upper left side of the model highlights the core courses and career-related electives in high school that will help prepare you foryour career goal. This model is based upon the Recommended High School Graduation Plan and can easily be adapted for theDistinguished Achievement High School Graduation Plan.The upper right side of the model highlights examples of extended learning experiences that can enhance your knowledge and skillsfor your career goal. You will find examples of curricular activities, such as participation in Career and Technology StudentOrganizations like FBLA, work-based learning experiences, service learning activities, and extracurricular activities.The lower left side of the model indicates industry licensures/certifications and on-the-job training experiences that may beavailable while still in high school. This section also highlights the various levels of postsecondary education and examples of careeroptions available to you once you have completed that level of education and training.The lower right side of the model contains examples of professional associations available for marketing professionals. Many of theseorganizations allow preprofessional membership while enrolled in a postsecondary program. Most organizations have websites whichcan be easily located by entering the organization name in available search engines.It is the policy of the Texas Education Agency to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its vocational programs, services, or activities.Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2006. All rights reserved.

Thinking about a career in Distribution and Logistics?This career pathway may be for you! Employees in this pathway arrange delivery ofproducts to stores for sales to consumers. They make sure that there are enoughproducts to be sold and that the products are stocked (Career Information System, 2006).Look inside to see the suggested coursework and learning opportunities that will prepareyou for an exciting and rewarding career.http://www.achievetexas.org

High School9th10th11th12thCertificates On-the-JobTrainingCore CoursesCareer-RelatedElectivesCore CoursesCareer-RelatedElectivesCore CoursesCareer-RelatedElectivesCore CoursesCareer-RelatedElectivesMaterial MoverWarehouse WorkerRouterDistribution and LogisticsCareer Goal (O*NET Code): International Distribution Manager (11-3071),Logistician (13-1081), Scheduler (43-5061), Route Sales (53-3031), Translator (27-3091)English IAlgebra IBiologySUGGESTED COURSEWORKBusiness Computer Information Systems II or Principles of Real Estate orDatabase FundamentalsMedia DistributorCirculation ManagerTravel GuideInternet and Computing Core Certification (IC3)National Professional Certification in Customer ServiceNOTE: Students may earn all or part of these certificates as part of the High School experience.World GeographyLanguages other than English IHealth/PE or EquivalentEnergy-Power-Transportation Systems or Business Management ANDBusiness Ownership or Recordkeeping or Accounting IEnglish IIGeometryChemistryWorld HistoryLanguages other than English IIBusiness Computer Information Systems I**Business Computer Programming I** or Telecommunications and Networking**or Fundamentals of E-CommerceEnglish IIIAlgebra IIPhysicsEnglish IVPrecalculusEnvironmental SystemsUnited States HistoryCommunication ApplicationsPE or EquivalentGovernment/EconomicsFine ArtsInternational Marketing and Services Marketing or Business Law ANDInternational Business or Career Preparation* or Independent StudyNOTE: These experiences may be started and/or completed as part of the high school experience.Shipping ClerkInventory ClerkCertified Travel Associate (CTA)PostsecondaryAssociate 'sDegreesBachelor'sDegreesGraduateDegreesFire ProtectionSafety TechnologiesQC TechnologiesBusiness AdministrationGeneral ManagementLogistic Supply Chain MgmtProduction MgmtInternational LogisticsIndustrial DistributionBusiness AdministrationInternational BusinessBusiness Administration & ManagementRetailing & Wholesaling Operations & SkillsTravel & Tourism Services MarketingPurchasingChemistryGeographyLinguistics* May substitute for the required credit for Physical Education** Satisfies the required credit for Technology Applications*** May substitute for the required credit for Health EducationAirway ScienceMarine TransportAsian LanguageArabic CultureInternational LawInternational RelationsUrban and Regional PlanningTransportation PlanningEnvironmental Control TechnologiesTransportation EngineeringIndustrial/Civil EngineeringEngineering ManagementPublic Safety ManagementTransportation and LogisticsCivil EngineeringSecurity StudiesStudents should take Advanced Placement (AP), InternationalBaccalaureate (IB), dual credit, or Advanced Technical Credit (ATC)statewide-articulated courses, if possible.Marketing Sales and Service: Distribution and Logistics: International Distribution Manager - July 2006

Cluster Overview: Marketing, Sales, and Service careers encompass planning, managing, and performingmarketing activities to reach organizational objectives.Curricular Experiences:Business Professionals of America (BPA)DECAFuture Business Leaders of America (FBLA)EXTENDED LEARNING EXPERIENCESExtracurricular Experiences:Academic DecathlonUILMath TutorSchool Class OfficerSchool NewspaperYearbookWork-Based Learning Experiences:Career Preparation - Paid and UnpaidJob ShadowingInternshipSchool Based EnterpriseService Learning Experiences:Boys and Girls Clubs of AmericaBoy Scouts of AmericaCommunity Service VolunteerGirl Scouts of the USACareer Options:Computer ReservationistCustomer Service RepresentativeCareer Options:Logistics CoordinatorFreight AgentTransportation InspectorCareer Options:Commute PlannerSafety InspectorTranslatorFleet CoordinatorPurchase Order CheckerShipping ManagerTerminal ManagerTransit Performance AuditorTransportation Security SpecialistTransportation EngineerProfessional Associations :Education Society for Resource ManagementInstitute for Supply ManagementInstitute of Packaging Professional SocietyJunior Chamber of CommerceSales and Marketing Executives InternationalSociety of Professional EngineersCareer Options:Global Sales DirectorContract NegotiatorAcquisition IntegratorAir Quality PlannerTransportation PlannerEmergency Operations AnalystThis plan of study serves as a guide, along with other career planning materials, for pursuing a career path and is based on the most available information as of2006. All plans should meet high school graduation requirements as well as college entrance requirements.Marketing Sales and Service: Distribution and Logistics: International Distribution Manager - July 2006