Supply and distribution manager
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Supply and distribution manager
Supply chain managers to Supply and distribution manager plan, manage and coordinate all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of supplies needed to run manufacturing operations from the acquisition of raw materials to the distribution of finished products.
The supplies can be raw materials or finished products, and it can be for internal or external use. Moreover, they plan and commission all the activities needed to be performed in manufacturing plants and adjust operations to changing levels of demand for a company's products.
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Essential Skills & Knowledge
Essential Skills
- analyse business plans
- analyse logistic changes
- analyse supply chain strategies
- analyse supply chain trends
- assess supplier risks
- estimate costs of required supplies
- follow company standards
- identify key processes of traceability systems
- identify software for warehouse management
- liaise with managers
- maintain relationship with customers
- maintain relationship with suppliers
- manage inventory
- manage supplies
- order supplies
- strive for company growth
Essential Knowledge
- corporate social responsibility
- product data management
- product life-cycle
- supplier management
- supply chain management
- supply chain principles
The “Essential Skills and Knowledge” content is derived from the European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) framework for more information refer to ESCO's website.
Top sectors hiring Bahrainis for this job
- Wholesale and Retail Trade
- Transportation and Storage
- Accommodation and Food Service Activities
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