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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

distribution manager

Distribution managers plan the distribution of goods to various points of sales.

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Description

Distribution managers plan the distribution of goods to various points of sales.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
supply chain managementfreight transport methodshazardous freight regulations
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
international commercial transactions ruleshousehold productsteamwork principlesmachinery productspharmaceutical productsmining, construction and civil engineering machinery productshides, skins and leather productsfish, crustacean and mollusc productsmeat and meat productstypes of maritime vesselsconstruction productsagricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feed productsdairy and edible oil productssugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery productshardware, plumbing and heating equipment productsglassware productscomputer equipmentwatches and jewellery productsemployment lawfruit and vegetable productsbeverage productselectronic and telecommunication equipmentchemical productstextile industry machinery productswaste and scrap productswood productslive animal productstypes of aircraftindustrial toolsmetal and metal ore productsfurniture, carpet and lighting equipment productselectrical household appliances productstobacco productstextile products, textile semi-finished products and raw materialsperfume and cosmetic productscoffee, tea, cocoa and spice productsclothing and footwear productstransportation software related to an ERP systemagricultural equipmentinternational import export regulationsflower and plant products
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
perform risk analysisensure customs compliancedirect logistical functionsperform financial risk management in international tradeanalyse business planstrack shipmentscarry out statistical forecastsimplement strategic planningmanage staffmanage freight payment methodscreate solutions to problemsdevelop financial statistics reportscarry out inventory control accuracyminimise shipping costtrack shipping sitesensure regulatory compliance concerning distribution activitiesplan transport operationshandle carrierscommunicate with shipment forwardershave computer literacyanalyse supply chain trendsadhere to organisational guidelinesperform multiple tasks at the same timemanage financial risk
OPTIONALOptional competences
ensure client orientationmonitor security procedures in warehouse operationsmanufacture ingredientstrain employeesspeak different languagesmonitor stock leveluse a warehouse management systemthink proactivelyoversee freight-related financial documentationpresent reports

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

78 total
27 essential · 51 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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