Distribution managers plan the distribution of goods to various points of sales.
No competences in this bucket.
The regulatory schemes applicable to the transportation of dangerous materials, such as IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for air transport, or International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code ("IMDG Code") for transportation of hazardous materials by sea.
The different modalities of freight transport such as air, sea, or intermodal freight transport, including the details and procedures specific to them.
The flow of goods in the supply chain, movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.
No competences in this bucket.
Analyse and make predictions about trends and evolutions in supply chain operations in relation to technology, efficiency systems, types of products shipped, and logistical requirements for shipments, in order to remain at the forefront of supply chain methodologies.
Implement control procedures and documentation related to inventory transactions.
Maintain a good flow of communication with shipper and freight forwarders, who ensure a correct delivery and distribution of goods.
Coordinate logistic operations related to product life cycles, such as distribution, delivery and final disposal of products or resources.
Implement and monitor compliance with import and export requirements in order to avoid customs claims, supply chain interruption, increased overall costs.
Organise the transportation system through which a product is conveyed to its buyer, through which a product is sourced from a supplier, including customs.
Manage freight payment methods in accordance with the procedure that must be followed wherein payment is made around the time the freight is due to arrive, clear customs, and be released.
Plan mobility and transport for different departments, in order to obtain the best possible movement of equipment and materials. Negotiate the best possible delivery rates; compare different bids and select the most reliable and cost-effective bid.
Track and trace all shipment movements on a daily basis by utilising information from tracking systems and proactively notifying customers about the location of their shipments.
Track the different shipping sites where packages arrive in order to maintain an efficient distribution system and on-time tracking systems for customers.
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
Analyse the formal statements from businesses which outline their business goals and the strategies they set in place to meet them, in order to assess the feasibility of the plan and verify the business' ability to meet external requirements such as the repayment of a loan or return of investments.
Undertake a systematic statistical examination of data representing past observed behaviour of the system to be forecast, including observations of useful predictors outside the system.
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.
Create financial and statistical reports based on collected data which are to be presented to managing bodies of an organisation.
Meet the rules, policies and laws that govern transportation and distribution activities.
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
Take action on the goals and procedures defined at a strategic level in order to mobilise resources and pursue the established strategies.
Predict and manage financial risks, and identify procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.
Ensure the safe and cost-efficient delivery of shipments.
Evaluate and manage the possibility of financial loss and non-payment following international transactions, in the context of foreign exchange market. Apply instruments like letters of credit.
Execute multiple tasks at the same time, being aware of key priorities.
Identify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation's functioning. Implement procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.
No competences in this bucket.
The offered agricultural machinery and equipment products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feed products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered beverage products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered chemical products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered clothing and footwear products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered coffee, tea, cocoa and spice products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered computers, computer peripheral equipment and software products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered construction materials, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered dairy products and edible oil products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered electrical household appliances products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered electronic and telecommunication equipment and products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered fish, crustacean and mollusc products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered flower and plant products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered fruit and vegetable products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered furniture, carpet and lighting equipment products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered china glassware and other glassware products such as cups and vases, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered hardware, plumbing and heating equipment products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered hides, skins and leather products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered household products or goods, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The tools and equipment used for industrial purposes, both power and hand tools, and their various uses.
Pre-defined commercial terms used in international commercial transactions which stipulate clear tasks, costs and risks associated with the delivery of goods and services.
The principles that govern the import and export of products and equipment, trade restrictions, health and safety measures, licenses, etc.
The offered live animal products, their specificity and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered machinery products their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered meat and meat products, their properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered metal and metal ore products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered perfume and cosmetic products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered pharmaceutical products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered textile industry machinery products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered textile products, textile semi-finished products and raw materials, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The varieties of products that can be manufactured using tobacco leaves as a base. The types of tobacco products which are smoked tobacco products, smokeless tobacco products, and byproducts of tobacco leaves.
The various types of aircraft, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
Various types of maritime vessels such as container ships, passenger ships and fishing vessels, and their characteristics and specifications, security, technical, and maintenance requirements.
The offered waste and scrap products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The offered watches and jewellery products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The various wood products such as lumber and furniture, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The law which mediates the relationship between employees and employers. It concerns employees' rights at work which are binding by the work contract.
The cooperation between people characterised by a unified commitment to achieving a given goal, participating equally, maintaining open communication, facilitating effective usage of ideas etc.
Business management software to collect, manage and interpret data related to shipping, payment, inventory, manufacturing applied in transportation and distribution.
No competences in this bucket.
Manufacture ingredients such as spices, additives and vegetables.
Supervise and enforce procedures for security purposes in warehouse operations.
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.
Oversee freight billing and invoicing accuracy.
Take actions which support business activities by considering client needs and satisfaction. This involves understanding what customers want, providing advices, selling products and services or processing complaints, while adopting a positive attitude.
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.
Take initiatives to come up with improvements.
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.
Use software in order to store materials within a warehouse and perform operations such as shipping, receiving and picking.