Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
distribution manager
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 51 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
develop financial statistics reports
manage financial risk
minimise shipping cost
manage staff
track shipments
perform multiple tasks at the same time
track shipping sites
create solutions to problems
plan transport operations
forecast distribution activities
ensure customs compliance
freight transport methods
implement strategic planning
perform financial risk management in international trade
perform risk analysis
hazardous freight regulations
handle carriers
have computer literacy
carry out statistical forecasts
communicate with shipment forwarders
supply chain management
ensure regulatory compliance concerning distribution activities
manage freight payment methods
carry out inventory control accuracy
adhere to organisational guidelines
Optional & specialised skills
coffee, tea, cocoa and spice products
machinery products
tobacco products
hides, skins and leather products
agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feed products
sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery products
beverage products
ensure customer focus
monitor stock level
international commercial transactions rules
agricultural equipment
metal and metal ore products
textile industry machinery products
live animal products
computer equipment
international import export regulations
textile products, textile semi-finished products and raw materials
present reports
flower and plant products
furniture, carpet and lighting equipment products
transportation software related to an ERP system
hardware, plumbing and heating equipment products
electronic and telecommunication equipment
manufacture ingredients
industrial tools
construction products
wood products
electrical household appliances products
clothing and footwear products
mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
oversee freight-related financial documentation
train employees
manage a warehouse management system
fish, crustacean and mollusc products
employment law
dairy and edible oil products
monitor security procedures in warehouse operations
types of aircraft
speak different languages
types of maritime vessels
fruit and vegetable products
glassware products
teamwork principles
pharmaceutical products
perfume and cosmetic products
watches and jewellery products
household products
chemical products
waste and scrap products
think proactively
meat and meat products
Other matches: beverages distribution manager · fruit and vegetables distribution manager · china and glassware distribution manager · waste and scrap distribution manager · pharmaceutical goods distribution manager
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.