Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
supply chain manager
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 75 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
order supplies
analyse supply chain strategies
supply chain principles
maintain relationship with suppliers
maintain relationship with customers
corporate social responsibility
manage inventory
supply chain management
estimate costs of required supplies
analyse logistic changes
follow company standards
manage supplies
assess supplier risks
supplier management
liaise with managers
strive for company growth
analyse supply chain trends
Optional & specialised skills
negotiate sales contracts
manage warehouse operations
accurately estimate work hours
analyse market financial trends
calculate purchasing levels of raw materials
labour legislation
issue sales invoices
analyse business objectives
warehouse operations
handle conflicts
manage contracts
human resource management
visit suppliers
assist in planning production scheduling
develop professional network
perform resource planning
programme work according to incoming orders
apply change management
forecast future levels of business
carry out tendering
ensure cross-department cooperation
forecast products' demand
quality standards
analyse economic trends
coordinate purchasing activities
analyse logistic needs
train employees
risk management
manage staff
market pricing
identify suppliers
manage standard enterprise resource planning system
plan future capacity requirements
monitor stock level
forecast workload
estimate profitability
perform project management
estimate duration of work
project management
manage human resources
economics
negotiate buying conditions
monitor ingredient storage
business strategy concepts
assess financial viability
manage rented goods returns
transportation software related to an ERP system
ensure equipment availability
negotiate supplier arrangements
track price trends
analyse consumer buying trends
promote sustainable management
maintain contract administration
geographical routes
forecast economic trends
pricing strategies
control financial resources
financial forecasting
recruit employees
statistics
use sales forecasting softwares
study sales levels of products
manage logistics
conflict management
multimodal transport logistics
attend trade fairs
manage sub-contract labour
manage budgets
forecast dividend trends
carry out statistical forecasts
advise on risk management
forecast production quantities
apply for government funding
control trade commercial documentation
forecast sales over periods of time
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Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.