project 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.
Warehouse managers assume the responsibility for storage facilities. They manage the operations and the staff within.
Competences and skills
54 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencessafety regulations for warehouses
The body of warehouse safety procedures and regulations to prevent incidents and hazards.
warehouse operations
The basic principles and practices of warehouse operations such as goods storage and the organisation of warehouse facilities.
warehousing regulations
The set of laws, regulations and security requirements governing the provision of warehousing activities in a given territory.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 36 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesmanage third-party logistics providers
Coordinate service providers related to warehousing and transportation.
provide staff training in warehouse management
Undertake the necessary training activities and training programmes for company staff in warehouse management.
Sector-specific
16 competencesensure efficient utilisation of warehouse space
Pursue an effective use of warehouse space ensuring maximum efficiency while meeting environmental and budgetary goals.
green
ensure stock storage safety
Ensure that products are stored appropriately. Keep in line with safety procedures.
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.
maintain warehouse database
Keep digital warehouse database up-to-date and multi-accessible.
digital
manage dispatch software systems
Manage dispatch software systems to execute tasks such as work order generation, route planning, and other activities.
digital
manage inventory
Control product inventory in balance of availability and storage costs.
manage transport of goods from warehouse facilities
Know the goods transported from warehouse facilities. Understand the legal and safety requirements of goods, the hazards that materials may represent. Provide solutions and appropriate direction for the handling of goods.
meet productivity targets
Devise methods to determine improvement in productivity, adjusting the goals to be reached and the necessary time and resources.
monitor security procedures in warehouse operations
Supervise and enforce procedures for security purposes in warehouse operations.
monitor storage space
Supervise and organise the area in which products are stored.
oversee freight-related financial documentation
Oversee freight billing and invoicing accuracy.
oversee warehouse value-added activities
Oversee warehouse activities such as storage and receipt, and dispatch of various goods such as food, drinks, clothing, and household products.
plan future capacity requirements
Develop a solid business plan for future capacity requirements; determine whether or not a company is capable of meeting demands for its products or services.
plan the dispatching of products
Arrange and plan for sending the goods according to the schedule.
plan the stocking of products
Decide where and how the goods are to be stocked in the warehouse.
work in a logistics team
Ability to work confidently within a logistics team, with each member of the team fulfilling a role designed to increase the efficiency of the whole.
Cross-sector
18 competencesapply safety management
Apply and supervise measures and regulations concerning security and safety in order to maintain a safe environment in the workplace.
build business relationships
Establish a positive, long-term relationship between organisations and interested third parties such as suppliers, distributors, shareholders and other stakeholders in order to inform them of the organisation and its objectives.
coach employees
Maintain and improve employees' performance by coaching individuals or groups how to optimise specific methods, skills or abilities, using adapted coaching styles and methods. Tutor newly recruited employees and assist them in the learning of new business systems.
comprehend financial business terminology
Grasp the meaning of basic financial concepts and terms used in businesses and financial institutions or organisations.
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.
create solutions to problems
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.
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.
identify software for warehouse management
Identify relevant software and applications used for warehouse management systems, their characteristics and value added to warehouse management operations.
digital
improve business processes
Optimise the series of operations of an organisation to achieve efficiency. Analyse and adapt existing business operations in order to set new objectives and meet new goals.
maintain financial records
Keep track of and finalise all formal documents representing the financial transactions of a business or project.
maintain stock control systems
Keep stock control systems up to date and ensure inventory accuracy.
digital
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.
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.
manage warehouse organisation
Manage organisation and design layout of warehouse and warehouse staff. Take actions to ensure maximum safety and risk prevention.
perform cost accounting activities
Execute the cost related activities and operations within the accounting activities such as standard cost development, average pricing analysis, margin and cost ratio analysis, inventory control, and variance analysis. Report the results to management and advise on possible courses of action to control and reduce the costs.
train employees
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 a warehouse management system
Use software in order to store materials within a warehouse and perform operations such as shipping, receiving and picking.
digital
use different communication channels
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competencesfire-fighting systems
The devices and systems used to extinguish fires; the classes and chemistry of fire.
statistics
The study of statistical theory, methods and practices such as collection, organisation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. It deals with all aspects of data including the planning of data collection in terms of the design of surveys and experiments in order to forecast and plan work-related activities.
Optional skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencecarry out storage risk management
Analyse, prevent and mitigate risks and hazards that may occur while storing items.
Sector-specific
1 competenceensure safety conditions in storage rooms
Determine the conditions under which goods should be stored taking into account relevant factors, such as temperature, light exposure and moisture levels.
Cross-sector
10 competencesact reliably
Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.
analyse work-related written reports
Read and comprehend job-related reports, analyse the content of reports and apply findings to daily work operations.
evaluate employees
Analyse employees' individual performances over a certain time span and communicate your conclusions to the employee in question or higher management. Evaluate achievements of staff members.
have computer literacy
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
digital
maintain updated professional knowledge
Regularly attend educational workshops, read professional publications, actively participate in professional societies.
manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
perform services in a flexible manner
Adapt service approach when circumstances change.
present reports
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
supervise the work of staff on different shifts
Oversee the activities of the employees working in shifts in order to ensure continuous operations.
use spreadsheets software
Use software tools to create and edit tabular data to carry out mathematical calculations, organise data and information, create diagrams based on data and to retrieve them.
digital