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
logistics and distribution manager
ESCO occupation · 32 essential, 11 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
perform cost accounting activities
provide operational efficiency training to employees
safety regulations for warehouses
analyse supply chain strategies
communicate with shipment forwarders
warehouse operations
consider economic criteria in decision making
ensure continuous preparedness for audits
conduct full-scale emergency plan exercises
analyse supply chain trends
manage dispatch software systems
types of packaging used in industrial shipments
anticipate the overhaul of the fleet
understand supply chain improvements in relation to profit gains
solve operational transport problems
develop efficiency plans for logistics operations
supply chain management
manage the fleet according to planned operations
handle stressful situations
coordinate dock operations
manage staff
work in a logistics team
give instructions to staff
regulations for international transportation
liaise with colleagues
liaise with transportation companies
goods transported from warehouse facilities
control reorder points
freight transport methods
comply with checklists
e-commerce systems
encourage teams for continuous improvement
Optional & specialised skills
transportation methods
cooperate with colleagues
use different communication channels
oversee warehouse value-added activities
show confidence
improve rail service delivery
have computer literacy
liaise with port users
coordinate import transportation activities
coordinate export transportation activities
check dangerous goods transport unit
Other matches: distribution manager · logistics analyst · beverages distribution manager · watches and jewellery distribution manager · fruit and vegetables 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.