§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

resource manager

Resource managers manage resources for all potential and assigned projects.

Description

Resource managers manage resources for all potential and assigned projects. They liaise with the different departments to see that all various resources needs are met, in a timely manner, and communicate any resourcing issues that may impact scheduled deadlines.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

supply chain principles business strategy concepts project management supply chain management supplier management corporate social responsibility

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

human resource management labour legislation financial forecasting conflict management risk management

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

identify suppliers analyse logistic changes follow company standards analyse business plans maintain relationship with suppliers order supplies strive for company growth analyse supply chain strategies estimate costs of required supplies maintain relationship with customers perform resource planning manage inventory analyse supply chain trends perform project management forecast workload liaise with managers assess supplier risks manage budgets assess financial viability

OPTIONALOptional competences

manage supplies calculate purchasing levels of raw materials apply for government funding programme work according to incoming orders ensure equipment availability manage human resources control financial resources estimate profitability advise on risk management ensure cross-department cooperation manage sub-contract labour accurately estimate work hours estimate duration of work

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