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