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

• analyse supply chain trends
• assess supplier risks
• corporate social responsibility
• maintain relationship with customers
• maintain relationship with suppliers
• manage inventory
• project management
• supplier management

More generally, a resource manager is also versed in:

• analyse business objectives
• analyse logistic changes
• analyse supply chain strategies
• assess financial viability
• business strategy concepts
• estimate costs of required supplies
• follow company standards
• forecast workload
• identify suppliers
• liaise with managers
• manage budgets
• order supplies
• perform project management
• perform resource planning
• strive for company growth
• supply chain management
• supply chain principles

It also helps to know the following:

• programme work according to incoming orders
• accurately estimate work hours
• advise on risk management
• apply for government funding
• calculate purchasing levels of raw materials
• conflict management
• control financial resources
• ensure cross-department cooperation
• ensure equipment availability
• estimate duration of work
• estimate profitability
• financial forecasting
• human resource management
• labour legislation
• manage human resources
• manage sub-contract labour
• manage supplies
• risk management