Necessary skills for Supply Chain Director: skills and requirements

General requirements of a Supply Chain Director

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related field
• Proven experience in Supply Chain Management and Logistics
• Knowledge of all aspects of Supply Chain, including planning, forecasting, inventory, warehousing and transportation
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively manage and motivate staff

Skills and Behaviours for a Supply Chain Director

Business Management
Outsourcing
Cost control
Budgeting Cost Control Cost reduction Standard Costs Variance analysis
Knowledge of business environment
Industry trends Market trends
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks
Customs regulations
Logistics
Logistics Management
Partnership Development
Partnerships
Policy & Compliance Management
Compliance Management Policy Control
Procurement & Purchasing
Procurement Purchasing Strategic Sourcing
Project management
Project cost management Stakeholder Management
Change Management
Driving change and innovation Influencing others towards change
Developing others
Enhancing individual and professional development Sharing knowledge, skills and expertise to others
Planning and organizing
Goal setting, planning and priorization Managing Stakeholders Taking timely actions to ensure obligations are met
Resilience
Overcoming changes and barriers Taking opportunities to learn and adapt

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