As a Distribution Manager, you will need to master following:

• carry out inventory control accuracy
• 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 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:

• agricultural equipment
• agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feed products
• beverage products
• chemical products
• clothing and footwear products
• coffee, tea, cocoa and spice products
• computer equipment
• construction products
• dairy and edible oil products
• electrical household appliances products
• electronic and telecommunication equipment
• fish, crustacean and mollusc products
• flower and plant products
• fruit and vegetable products
• furniture, carpet and lighting equipment products
• glassware products
• hardware, plumbing and heating equipment products
• hides, skins and leather products
• household products
• industrial tools
• international commercial transactions rules
• international import export regulations
• live animal products
• machinery products
• manufacture ingredients
• meat and meat products
• metal and metal ore products
• mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
• monitor security procedures in warehouse operations
• monitor stock level
• oversee freight-related financial documentation
• perfume and cosmetic products
• pharmaceutical products
• sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery products
• textile industry machinery products
• textile products, textile semi-finished products and raw materials
• tobacco products
• types of aircraft
• types of maritime vessels
• waste and scrap products
• watches and jewellery products
• wood products
• employment law
• ensure client orientation
• present reports
• speak different languages
• teamwork principles
• think proactively
• train employees
• transportation software related to an ERP system
• use a warehouse management system