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
track shipping sites
handle carriers
forecast distribution activities
manage staff
adhere to organisational guidelines
create solutions to problems
perform financial risk management in international trade
manage freight payment methods
carry out inventory control accuracy
communicate with shipment forwarders
perform multiple tasks at the same time
hazardous freight regulations
perform risk analysis
freight transport methods
plan transport operations
develop financial statistics reports
implement strategic planning
have computer literacy
supply chain management
minimise shipping cost
manage financial risk
track shipments
carry out statistical forecasts
ensure customs compliance
ensure regulatory compliance concerning distribution activities
Optional & specialised skills
furniture, carpet and lighting equipment products
meat and meat products
types of aircraft
sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery products
monitor security procedures in warehouse operations
textile industry machinery products
tobacco products
mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
fish, crustacean and mollusc products
train employees
electrical household appliances products
computer equipment
employment law
household products
waste and scrap products
oversee freight-related financial documentation
teamwork principles
machinery products
clothing and footwear products
think proactively
perfume and cosmetic products
hides, skins and leather products
glassware products
international import export regulations
flower and plant products
speak different languages
electronic and telecommunication equipment
agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feed products
textile products, textile semi-finished products and raw materials
beverage products
chemical products
construction products
present reports
ensure customer focus
metal and metal ore products
manage a warehouse management system
monitor stock level
fruit and vegetable products
agricultural equipment
industrial tools
wood products
manufacture ingredients
pharmaceutical products
watches and jewellery products
coffee, tea, cocoa and spice products
international commercial transactions rules
live animal products
types of maritime vessels
dairy and edible oil products
hardware, plumbing and heating equipment products
transportation software related to an ERP system
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.