cost management
The process of planning, monitoring and adjusting the expenses and revenues of a business in order to achieve cost efficiency and capability.
Move managers coordinate all the resources and activities comprised in moving services. They work together with clients to define the requirements of the service and adapt it to their demands. They manage communication with shipping companies, planners, and movers to assure compliance, business efficiency, and client satisfaction.
Competences and skills
35 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesproject management
The discipline of project management, the activities which comprise this area and the variables implied in it, such as time, resources, requirements, deadlines, and responding to unexpected events.
transportation methods
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and optimal work strategies.
Cross-sector
2 competencesfinancial capability
Financial operations such as calculations, cost estimations, budget management taking relevant commercial and statistical data into account such as data for materials, supplies and manpower.
health and safety measures in transportation
The body of rules, procedures and regulations related to health and safety measures intended to prevent accidents or incidents in transportation.
Essential skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceobtain permits for use of public spaces
Liaise with city authorities to obtain permits for the use of public spaces for a variety of purposes.
Sector-specific
4 competencesadvise clients on moving services
Provide clients with information with regard to moving services. Advise clients on services, modalities, relocation possibilities, and aspects which must be taken into consideration when planning a move.
analyse requirements for moving goods
Analyse goods to be relocated and their moving requirements. Check requirements and prepare actions to ensure appropriate transport of goods.
liaise with transportation services
Serve as an intermediary between the customer and various transportation services.
manage inventory
Control product inventory in balance of availability and storage costs.
Cross-sector
9 competencescommunicate with customers
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
give instructions to staff
Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.
liaise with transportation companies
Establish relationships with transportation companies in order to negotiate advantageous agreements for the transport of goods and livestock.
maintain financial records
Keep track of and finalise all formal documents representing the financial transactions of a business or project.
manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
manage logistics
Create logistic framework for transporting goods to customers and for receiving returns, execute and follow up the logistics processes and guidelines. Adapt the production processes to the contingencies and constraints of the medium.
- Scope note
- Work with walls, walkway, pebbledash, glass, sheet metal, plastic and other materials.
manage staff
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.
perform project management
Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific goal within a set time and budget.
research
use communication devices
Operate communication devices in order to interact with customers, colleagues, and others.
digital
Optional knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesanimal transport regulations
The legal requirements relating to safe and efficient transport of animals.
animal transportation vehicles
The types of vehicles for the transportation of animals and their features, the selection of appropriate vehicles and their safe use, according to national and international regulations.
Cross-sector
3 competencescontinuous improvement philosophies
Underlying ideas of quality management systems. Implementation process of lean manufacturing, Kanban, Kaizen, Total Quality Management (TQM) and other continuous improvement systems.
hazards associated with loading dangerous goods
The hazards implied with the transport of determined dangerous goods, and the emergency actions and handling procedures in case of accidents with the goods during their loading or transportation.
green
leasing process
The leasing process, including any requirements, tenants, and legal conditions.
Optional skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competencesconsider constraints in maritime shipping
Consider multiple constraints specific to maritime shipping such as: the maximum draught of ships; the depth of channels and canals; tide measures; and the respective impact on load capacity. Create detailed scenarios and integrate them into shipping planning.
ensure that shipment contents correspond with shipping documentation
Ensure that the content of shipments corresponds with the respective shipping documentation.
handle shipment paperwork
Handle paperwork containing information on shipments and attached to goods about to be shipped. Ensure that identification information is complete, visible, and in compliance with all regulations. Check labels showing product counts, final destination, and model numbers.
manage the transportation of animals
Plan and operate processes involved in the transportation of animals. This includes planning activities such as selecting the form of transportation, planning the route, and preparing documentation. It also encompasses preparation activities undertaken prior to transportation, such as completing paperwork and labelling, and selecting and preparing the appropriate transport container according to the species, age, weight, and number of animals, the duration of the journey, and the food and water requirements.
prepare resources for loading activities
Assess the number of workers and types of equipment needed to load or unload freight.
supervise loading of cargo
Supervise the process of loading equipment, cargo, goods and other Items. Ensure that all cargo is handled and stored properly in accordance with regulations and standards.
supervise unloading of cargo
Supervise unloading processes for equipment, cargo, goods and other items. Ensure that everything is handled and stored correctly in accordance with regulations and standards.
Cross-sector
4 competencesbudget for financial needs
Observe the status and availability of funds for the smooth running of projects or operations in order to foresee and estimate the quantity of future financial resources.
create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement
Work with management practices such as continuous improvement, preventive maintenance. Pay attention to problem solving and teamwork principles. Empower teams to identify opportunities and then drive the process to improve the results.
make time-critical decisions
Pursue optimal time-critical decision making within the organisation.
prepare shipments in time
Prepare product for shipment as scheduled.