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Supply Chain Managers

SOC 11-9199.04

Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Management

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Monitoring

4.0

Coordination

4.0

Judgment and Decision Making

4.0

Time Management

4.0

Writing

3.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Transportation

4.5

Administration and Management

4.3

English Language

4.0

Economics and Accounting

3.8

Customer and Personal Service

3.8

Production and Processing

3.8

Personnel and Human Resources

3.7

Mathematics

3.5

Key Tasks

1Determine appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.

2Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, controlling inventory, warehousing, or receiving.

3Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.

4Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.

5Implement new or improved supply chain processes to improve efficiency or performance.

Also Known As

Demand Planning Manager Global Consumer Sector Vice President Global Supply Chain Director Global Supply Chain Vice President Material Requirements Planning Manager Materials Manager Materials Planner Solution Design and Analysis Manager Supply Chain Analyst Supply Chain Design Manager