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warehouse operators for clothing

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Warehouse operators for clothing are in charge of storing textile fabrics, accessories and components for clothing production. They ensure that all the components necessary for the production of clothing are ready to use in the production chain by classifying and registering the purchased component, forecasting purchases and distributing them across different departments.

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Competences
30
Groups
4
Essential
13
Optional
17

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Essential knowledge 1 competence

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standard sizing systems for clothing

Standard sizing systems for clothing developed by different countries. Differences among the systems and standards of different countries, the development of the systems according to the evolution of the shape of the human body and their usage in the clothing industry.

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Essential skills and competences 12 competences

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Sector-specific

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ensure efficient utilisation of warehouse space

Pursue an effective use of warehouse space ensuring maximum efficiency while meeting environmental and budgetary goals.

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maintain physical condition of warehouse

Develop and Implement new warehouse layouts in order to maintain facilities in good working order; issue work orders for repair and replacement operations.

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manage inventory

Control product inventory in balance of availability and storage costs.

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operate warehouse record systems

Operate systems for recording product, packaging, and order information in specific formats and types of record.

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analyse supply chain strategies

Examine an organisation's planning details of production, their expected output units, quality, quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements. Provide suggestions in order to improve products, service quality and reduce costs.

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identify software for warehouse management

Identify relevant software and applications used for warehouse management systems, their characteristics and value added to warehouse management operations.

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manage stock rotation

Oversee stock levels, paying attention to expiry dates to diminish stock loss.

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manage warehouse operations

Manage warehouse operations such as delivering orders and maintaining stock. Control safety and risk prevention in the warehouse. Follow plans to maximise efficiency of the supply chain.

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operate material handling equipment

Perform general physical activities in warehouse such as loading, unloading and sorting goods; operate handling equipment.

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pack goods

Pack different kinds of goods such as finished manufactured products or goods in use. Pack goods by hand in boxes, bags and other types of containers.

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perform warehousing operations

Perform operations carried out in warehouses such as packing, carrying, stacking goods, sorting, loading and unloading freight from vans, trucks, wagons, ships or aircrafts.

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use a warehouse management system

Use software in order to store materials within a warehouse and perform operations such as shipping, receiving and picking.

digital
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Optional knowledge 2 competences

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Sector-specific

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apparel manufacturing technology

Traditional and advanced apparel manufacturing technologies. Technologies including processes, machinery, etc. in order to compile and design pattern requirements, contribute to product costing and finalise assembly sequence and quality assurance criteria.

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warehouse operations

The basic principles and practices of warehouse operations such as goods storage and the organisation of warehouse facilities.

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Optional skills and competences 15 competences

Occupation specific

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handle paperwork related to warehouse stock

Deal with goods notes right after stock delivery; keep stock record up-to-date; prepare and make up invoices.

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Sector-specific

8 competences
determine footwear warehouse layout

Select the suitable warehouse layouts according to the specific conditions of the footwear company. Plan the warehouse layout. Implement the warehouse management system.

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determine lather goods warehouse layout

Select the suitable warehouse layouts according to the specific conditions of the leather goods company. Plan the warehouse layout. Implement the warehouse management system.

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maintain warehouse database

Keep digital warehouse database up-to-date and multi-accessible.

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manage briefs for clothing manufacturing

Manage briefs from clients for the manufacturing of wearing apparel. Collect customers' demands and prepare them into specifications for the production.

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manage intellectual property rights

Deal with the private legal rights that protect the products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.

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pick orders for dispatching

Pick orders in warehouses destined for dispatching, ensuring that correct numbers and types of goods are loaded and dispatched. Tag and mark product items as requested.

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receive shipment packaging information

Receive information from consignors about the goods, about aspects of the paperwork, and about how the goods should be packed and loaded onto trucks. Understand information and rigorously apply instructions.

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store warehouse goods

Transport goods in the warehouse and place them in the designated locations with precision in order maximise use of space. Operate forklifts or other instruments to facilitate this activity.

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clean warehouse

Maintain the work area of the warehouse in an organised and clean manner.

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keep inventory of goods in production

Keep inventory of goods whether they are goods in the front end (i.e. raw materials), intermediate, or back end (i.e. finished products). Count goods and store them for the following production and distribution activities.

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manage warehouse inventory

Manage warehouse inventory and control storage and movement of warehouse goods. Monitor transactions such as shipping, receiving and putaway.

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manage warehouse organisation

Manage organisation and design layout of warehouse and warehouse staff. Take actions to ensure maximum safety and risk prevention.

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operate warehouse materials

Be able to operate pallet jack and similar motorised warehouse equipment, for loading and storage purposes.

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stack goods

Stack goods and manufactured products into containers. This may include anticipating the need for and utilising additional protective materials in stacking the products.

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