# Competences — specialised goods distribution manager

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/72d1e9ca-294c-4349-90ed-f99541d447d0).

## Essential

- **adhere to organisational guidelines** (skill/competence)
- **analyse supply chain trends** (skill/competence)
- **carry out inventory control accuracy** (skill/competence)
- **carry out statistical forecasts** (skill/competence)
- **communicate with shipment forwarders** (skill/competence)
- **cost management** (knowledge)
- **develop financial statistics reports** (skill/competence)
- **direct logistical functions** (skill/competence)
- **ensure customs compliance** (skill/competence)
- **ensure regulatory compliance concerning distribution activities** (skill/competence)
- **freight transport methods** (knowledge)
- **handle carriers** (skill/competence)
- **implement strategic planning** (skill/competence)
- **manage contracts** (skill/competence)
- **manage financial risk** (skill/competence)
- **manage freight payment methods** (skill/competence)
- **manage staff** (skill/competence)
- **perform risk analysis** (skill/competence)
- **plan transport operations** (skill/competence)
- **supply chain management** (knowledge)
- **track shipments** (skill/competence)
- **track shipping sites** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- e-commerce systems (knowledge)
- employment law (knowledge)
- handle customer complaints (skill/competence)
- hazardous freight regulations (knowledge)
- initiate contact with buyers (skill/competence)
- international commercial transactions rules (knowledge)
- international import export regulations (knowledge)
- manage health and safety standards (skill/competence)
- manage resources (skill/competence)
- minimise shipping cost (skill/competence)
- monitor security procedures in warehouse operations (skill/competence)
- monitor stock level (skill/competence)
- negotiate buying conditions (skill/competence)
- negotiate price (skill/competence)
- negotiate terms with suppliers (skill/competence)
- oversee freight-related financial documentation (skill/competence)
- present reports (skill/competence)
- supplier management (knowledge)
- train employees (skill/competence)
- transportation software related to an ERP system (knowledge)
- use a warehouse management system (skill/competence)
- write work-related reports (skill/competence)