Administrative Services Managers Job DescriptionAdministrative services managers work in all areas of the economy. Their areas of responsibility are quite varied. But whether they work for a large university, a government agency, or for a small company, their role is always the same:
Administrative services managers are facilitators. By coordinating and directing a wide range of support services and personnel, they make it possible for everyone else to get their jobs done
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Industrial Production Managers Job DescriptionProduction, planning, and expediting clerks keep manufacturing plants operating smoothly. They ensure the continuous flow of work and material within production schedules. They deal with inventory of raw materials or subassemblies and production quotas. They track output and expedite orders when necessary. In small firms, one person may do the job; larger companies may need more. Working under the supervision of industrial managers, these clerks can boost production efficiency
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Operations Research Analysts Job DescriptionMaking a management decision requires hard data along with wisdom and leadership. That information is supplied by operations research analysts.
Operations research is also called management science, and that’s what it is: the science of making decisions and solving problems.
It is a field that combines quantitative analysis—mathematical models—with strategic thinking. The goal is improved performance
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Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products Job DescriptionIf you feel you were "born to shop" -- you might enjoy doing it for a living.
Wholesale and retail buyers purchase products and commodities for resale to consumers. They have two goals: to buy goods their company can sell at a profit, and to increase their company’s customer base.
Buyers do their job well if they consistently choose merchandise customers like and consider a good value. Buyers fail when warehouses and store racks are left with unwanted inventory that has to be sold off at clearance prices
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