Working Life

Individual

• Understand the principals of forecasting, planning, purchasing, procurement, logistics, operations, inventory management, customer service, transport, distribution and warehousing.
• Familiarity of compliance with internal and external policies, procedures and regulations
• Openness to digital transformation and awareness of disruptive technologies
• Application use of IT solutions and upskilling in new supply chain technologies
• Awareness of financial resources (securing and raising) and the deployment of financial resources (use of funds)
• Report on transportation or logistical issues and contribute to their resolution
• Implement and react to day to day problems under guidance and supervision
• Administer track and trace solutions and logging resources requirements (input vs output)

Team

• Project Management: Basic project management skills for low level projects/process improvements (Yellow Belt)
• Play an active role as a team member of an internal or distributed team
• Contribute to team vision
• Pro-actively engage with internal and external team members
• Implement design, plan, execute, control and oversee supply chain activities
• Comply with strategic vision to ensure organisation sustains competitive advantage and infrastructure, leverages international logistics, synchronises supply with demand, and analyses performance globally.
• Contribute to team dynamic through sound moral, ethical, confidential, respectful and honest principles
• Continue to build communication and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of current organisational performance metrics and any associated improvement actions

This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

 Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

 Administrative

Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.

They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.

* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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