As a Coffee, Tea, Cocoa And Spices Distribution Manager, you will need to master following:

• carry out inventory control accuracy
• coffee, tea, cocoa and spice products
• communicate with shipment forwarders
• ensure customs compliance
• forecast distribution activities
• handle carriers
• hazardous freight regulations
• manage freight payment methods
• plan transport operations
• track shipments
• track shipping sites

More generally, a coffee, tea, cocoa and spices distribution manager is also versed in:

• adhere to organisational guidelines
• carry out statistical forecasts
• create solutions to problems
• develop financial statistics reports
• ensure regulatory compliance concerning distribution activities
• freight transport methods
• have computer literacy
• implement strategic planning
• manage financial risk
• manage staff
• minimise shipping cost
• perform financial risk management in international trade
• perform multiple tasks at the same time
• perform risk analysis
• supply chain management

It also helps to know the following: