Manufacturing & ProductionProduction and specialised services managersISCO 1324
electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts distribution manager
Electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts distribution managers plan the distribution of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts to various points of sales.
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (25)
electronic and telecommunication equipmentelectronic and telecommunication equipmentThe offered electronic and telecommunication equipment and products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.freight transport methodsfreight transport methodsThe different modalities of freight transport such as air, sea, or intermodal freight transport, including the details and procedures specific to them.hazardous freight regulationshazardous freight regulationsThe 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 ...supply chain managementsupply chain managementThe 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.create solutions to problemscreate solutions to problemsSolve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising informat...manage freight payment methodsmanage freight payment methodsManage 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.perform multiple tasks at the same timeperform multiple tasks at the same timeExecute multiple tasks at the same time, being aware of key priorities.minimise shipping costminimise shipping costEnsure the safe and cost-efficient delivery of shipments.perform risk analysisperform risk analysisIdentify 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.manage staffmanage staffManage 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 wor...track shipmentstrack shipmentsTrack 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.ensure customs complianceensure customs complianceImplement and monitor compliance with import and export requirements in order to avoid customs claims, supply chain interruption, increased overall costs.perform financial risk management in international tradeperform financial risk management in international tradeEvaluate 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.develop financial statistics reportsdevelop financial statistics reportsCreate financial and statistical reports based on collected data which are to be presented to managing bodies of an organisation.track shipping sitestrack shipping sitesTrack the different shipping sites where packages arrive in order to maintain an efficient distribution system and on-time tracking systems for customers.carry out inventory control accuracycarry out inventory control accuracyImplement control procedures and documentation related to inventory transactions.manage financial riskmanage financial riskPredict and manage financial risks, and identify procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.communicate with shipment forwarderscommunicate with shipment forwardersMaintain a good flow of communication with shipper and freight forwarders, who ensure a correct delivery and distribution of goods.adhere to organisational guidelinesadhere to organisational guidelinesAdhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.handle carriershandle carriersOrganise the transportation system through which a product is conveyed to its buyer, through which a product is sourced from a supplier, including customs.carry out statistical forecastscarry out statistical forecastsUndertake a systematic statistical examination of data representing past observed behaviour of the system to be forecast, including observations of useful predictors outside the system.ensure regulatory compliance concerning distribution activitiesensure regulatory compliance concerning distribution activitiesMeet the rules, policies and laws that govern transportation and distribution activities.have computer literacyhave computer literacyUtilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.plan transport operationsplan transport operationsPlan 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 ...implement strategic planningimplement strategic planningTake action on the goals and procedures defined at a strategic level in order to mobilise resources and pursue the established strategies.
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Quick Facts
ISCO GroupProduction and specialised services managers
Essential Skills25
Core Skills0