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K - knowledge
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S1 - communication, collaboration and creativity
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S4.1 - developing objectives and strategies
S4.2 - organising, planning and scheduling work and activities
S4.2.0 - organising, planning and scheduling work and activities
S4.2.1 - directing operational activities
S4.2.2 - planning events and programmes
S4.2.3 - directing, supervising and coordinating projects
S4.2.4 - managing transport and logistics activities
- administer multi-modal logistics
- anticipate logistics requirements for port operations
- anticipate transport demand
- avoid backlogs in receiving raw materials
- coordinate cargo handling
- coordinate dock operations
- direct distribution operations
- direct logistical functions for product life cycles
- make logistical arrangements
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- manage port operations improvement procedures
- manage the fleet according to planned operations
- manage the lightering operation
- manage third-party logistics providers
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- oversee cargo storage requirements
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- oversee shipment routing
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- plan daily ship operations
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- supervise movement of passengers
- supervise transfer of luggage
- supervise unloading of cargo
- track shipping sites
S4.2.5 - planning production processes
S4.3 - allocating and controlling resources
S4.4 - performing administrative activities
S4.5 - leading and motivating
S4.6 - building and developing teams
S4.7 - recruiting and hiring
S4.8 - supervising people
S4.9 - making decisions
S5 - working with computers
S6 - handling and moving
S7 - constructing
S8 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
T - transversal skills and competences

manage distribution channels

skills

management skills

organising, planning and scheduling work and activities

managing transport and logistics activities

manage distribution channels

Description

Description

Oversee distribution channels with regards to the requirements of customers.

Alternative Labels

manage channels of distribution

manage distribution channel

manage distribution channels

manage distribution policies

organise distribution sources

Skill type

skill

Skill reusability level

cross-sector skills and competences

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.1.2 (Last update 22/02/2024)