Necessary skills for Freight Manager: skills and requirements

General requirements of a Freight Manager

•Must have experience in freight forwarding, logistics and/or supply chain
•Strong knowledge of customs regulations, international trade and transportation
•Ability to develop, implement and manage freight and distribution operations
•Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
•Strong customer service orientation and customer service experience

Skills and Behaviours for a Freight Manager

Continuous improvement
Fishbone Diagram Total Quality Management
Cost control
Budgeting Cost Control Cost of goods sold Cost reduction Standard Costs Variance analysis
Inventory Management
Inventory Control Inventory Management Managing Orders Product Assortment Stock Management
Logistics
Logistics Management
Partnership Development
Channel Relationship Management Joint Ventures Partner Development Partner Relationship Management Partnerships Startup Development Strategic Alliances Strategic Partnerships
Procurement & Purchasing
Procurement Purchasing Strategic Sourcing Subcontracting Supplier Negotiation Supply Management bidding
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
Sales & Operation Planning
Customer Orientation
Demonstrating positive attitude towards resolution Solving customer issues within timelines Understanding customer needs
Planning and organizing
Clarifying expectations of self and others Goal setting, planning and priorization Taking timely actions to ensure obligations are met

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