Hong Kong is in the centre of Southeast Asia and its geographical location is an advantage for developing logistics and trading operations. Trading activities between China and neighbouring regions have increased in recent years. The trade activities help extending the logistics market with excellent innovative services and technologies. As for the storage and transportation of valuables such as artworks and fine wines, Hong Kong’s advantages are even more prominent.
Retail Buyer
Duties
- Purchase raw materials for designers or customers
- Negotiate and provide quotation with different companies
- Arrange transportation and logistics procedures
- As an intermediary between the supplier and the company’s production department
- Develop production procedures and monitor the production process
- Purchase materials from oversea
Working hours
About 45 hours a week
Working environment
Work in office, may require outside work
Personality
- Good communication skills
- Good time management
- Attention to details
Promotion and Reference Salary
Buyer Assistant
Approximately $11,000 - 15,000
Experience 0-2 years
Buyer
Approximately $14,500 - 21,000
Experience 2-5 years
Senior Buyer
Approximately $ 22,000 - 29,000
Experience 4-6 years
Entry requirements
- Level 2 or equivalent or above in five subjects (including English and Chinese) in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE)
- Level 2 / Grade E or above in five subjects (including English and Chinese) in Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE)
- Good writing skills in both Chinese and English
- Familiar with basic computer operations, such as Chinese and English typing, etc.
- Fluent in Cantonese and English
Example of related training and courses
Higher Diploma
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education – Higher Diploma in Retail and Procurement Management
- Hong Kong Management Association – Professional Diploma in Purchasing and Merchandising
- HKUSPACE HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education – Professional Diploma in Business Logistics Management (Smart Procurement)
Certificate
Storekeeper
Duties
- Oversee the receipt, storage, requisitioning and disbursement of supplies and materials
- Inventory control
- Handle daily warehouse documentation
- Process and check orders
Working hours
About 45-54 hours a week
Working environment
Work in factory
Personality
- Good time management
- Attention to details
- Responsible
Promotion and Reference Salary
Warehouse Storekeeper
Approximately $10,000 - $ 14,000
Experience 0-2 years
Senior Warehouse Storekeeper
Approximately $15,000 - $20,000
Experience 2-3 years
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Approximately $18,000 or more
Experience 3-4 years
Entry requirements
- Secondary school graduate
- Familiar with basic computer operations, such as Chinese and English typing, etc
- Fluent in Cantonese and English
Example of related training and courses
Certificate
Cargo Co-ordinator
Duties
- Follow the procedures to check imported/exported goods and calculate charges
- Handle goods, documents and data entry
- Handle customer cash or cheque settlement procedures
- Handle customer inquiries
Working hours
About 45 hours a week, shift work
Working environment
Work in freight station
Personality
- Good time management
- Attention to details
- Responsible
Promotion and Reference Salary
Cargo Co-ordinator
Approximately $12,000
Experience 0-2 years
Senior Cargo Co-ordinator
Approximately $15,000 - $20,000
Experience 3-5 years
Assistant Operation Manager
Approximately $18,000 -$25,000
Experience 5-8 years
Entry requirements
- Secondary school graduate
- Familiar with basic computer operations, such as Chinese and English typing, etc
- Fluent in Cantonese and English
Example of related training and courses
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
Truck Driver
Duties
- Count daily shipments and fulfil daily delivery orders
- Ensure the delivery on time and properly
- Ensure the vehicles with good condition and cleanliness
Working hours
About 48 hours a week, shift work
Working environment
Work location depends on route
Personality
- Good time management
- Responsible
Promotion and Reference Salary
Truck Driver
Approximately $12,000 - $20,000
Experience 0-3 years
Entry requirements
- Require a valid LGV (light good vehicle) driver’s license or medium goods vehicle driver’s license
- Satisfactory driving recordNote: The required driver’s license depends on the type of truck
Example of related training and courses
Not applicable
Courier
Duties
- Distribute packages and documents for institutions, businesses, and individuals
Working hours
About 48 hours per week
Working environment
All areas in Hong Kong (Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories)
Personality
- Good time management
- Attention to details
- Responsible
Promotion and Reference Salary
Courier
Approximately $10,000-$15,000
Entry requirements
- Good spoken and written English and Chinese
Example of related training and courses
Certificate
Shipping Clerk
Duties
- Monitor the merchandise leaving a company’s warehouse
- Perform inventory control
- Provide customer services
Working hours
About 45-54 hours per week
Working environment
Shipping/Logistics company
Personality
- Good time management
- Attention to details
- Responsible
Promotion and Reference Salary
Shipping Clerk
Approximately $10,000-$14,000
Shipping Supervisor
Approximately $14,000 - 20,000
Entry requirements
- Secondary school graduate
- Basic computer skills, such as typing Chinese and English
- Fluent Cantonese and English
Example of related training and courses
Certificate