4 Part 4: V-Modell Reference Roles

4.2 Roles

4.2.16 Logistics Manager

Description

The Logistic Manager is responsible for planning and implementing logistic concept, particularly the »Logistic Support Specification and the product Integrated Logistic Support Concept.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Planning, controlling and executing measures and activities for developing the logistic enabling system and optimizing the logistic system characteristics,
• developing logistic concepts for products and systems in accordance with external and internal specifications and determining the required logistic resources,
• planning and coordinating the external and internal support for logistic activities,
• guiding and coordinating the activities of assigned personnel,
• cooperating in the selection of suitable data processing tools and aids for fulfilling the tasks,
• cooperating in reviews,
• cooperating in the development of system development products, e.g. for the »Enabling System and the system, and in the architecture development in the process modules System Development, Hardware Development and Software Development,
• reporting to the project management.

Skill profile

• Mastery of Integrated Logistic Support (ILS),
• team and communication capabilities,
• leadership, motivation and moderation capabilities,
• basic knowledge of the processes, procedures, methods and tools required for »Logistic Calculations and Analyses (see application aids),
• understanding of business principles,
• knowledge of the legal regulations, standards and provisions on export,
• capability to negotiate with internal and external acquirers,
• knowledge of project management and controlling techniques,
• knowledge of the system (application-related/use/technology),
• knowledge of evaluation environment, production, integration and system initialization,
• self-assertion and acceptance within the project,
• capability to identify and assess weak points, risks and chances,
• capability to provide objective and constructive evaluations,
• logistically relevant knowledge of the market and competitors.

Role Allocation

If the logistic concept is intended to be developed and optimized for a system, the role of Logistic Manager should be staffed.

Responsible for

Logistic Support Concept, Logistic Support Specification

Participating in

Market Survey for Off-the-Shelf Products, Logistic Calculations and Analyses, Change Decision, Problem/Change Evaluation, Project Plan, External Unit Specification, Overall System Specification, Enabling System Implementation, Integration, and Evaluation Concept, System Architecture, System Specification, Enabling System Architecture