Description
Distribution managers plan the distribution of goods to various points of sales.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
supply chain managementhazardous freight regulationsfreight transport methodstextile products, textile semi-finished products and raw materialswaste and scrap productstobacco productsclothing and footwear productsteamwork principleslive animal productssugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery productshousehold productselectronic and telecommunication equipmentmeat and meat productswatches and jewellery productswood productshardware, plumbing and heating equipment productsfish, crustacean and mollusc productsindustrial toolsbeverage productsmachinery productsemployment lawagricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feed productspharmaceutical productsglassware productselectrical household appliances productsflower and plant productsinternational commercial transactions rulesfurniture, carpet and lighting equipment productscoffee, tea, cocoa and spice productsdairy and edible oil productscomputer equipmentinternational import export regulationsmining, construction and civil engineering machinery productsconstruction productstransportation software related to an ERP systemagricultural equipmenthides, skins and leather productstypes of aircraftperfume and cosmetic productstextile industry machinery productstypes of maritime vesselschemical productsfruit and vegetable productsmetal and metal ore products
Practical Skills
ensure regulatory compliance concerning distribution activitiesensure customs complianceperform risk analysiscarry out statistical forecastsmanage freight payment methodsdirect logistical functionsimplement strategic planningmanage staffanalyse business plansplan transport operationsadhere to organisational guidelinesminimise shipping costcommunicate with shipment forwarderstrack shipmentshave computer literacycarry out inventory control accuracyanalyse supply chain trendsperform multiple tasks at the same timeperform financial risk management in international tradecreate solutions to problemsmanage financial riskhandle carriersdevelop financial statistics reportstrack shipping sitestrain employeesensure client orientationmonitor stock levelspeak different languagesthink proactivelyoversee freight-related financial documentationuse a warehouse management systempresent reportsmonitor security procedures in warehouse operationsmanufacture ingredients