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Career Guidance Skills management skills S4.3 - allocating and controlling resources S4.3.3 - allocating and controlling physical resources Manage inventory
Description
Control product inventory in balance of availability and storage costs.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 16 occupations
- Optional in 14 occupations
- Total: 30 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 1 (Managers)
Essential for
- Warehouse operators for clothingWarehouse operators for clothing are in charge of storing textile fabrics, accessories and components for clothing production. They ensure that all the components necessary for the…
- Botanical technicianBotanical technicians provide technical assistance in researching and testing different plant species to monitor their properties such as growth and structure. They collect and ana…
- Warehouse managerWarehouse managers assume the responsibility for storage facilities. They manage the operations and the staff within. Other titles The following job titles also refer to warehouse …
- Raw materials warehouse specialistRaw materials warehouse specialists organise and monitor the reception and storage of raw materials in the warehouse according to the required conditions. They monitor the stock le…
- Biology technicianBiology technicians provide technical assistance in researching and analysing the relationship between living organisms and their environment. They use laboratory equipment to exam…
- Purchasing managerPurchasing managers are in charge of buying goods, equipment and services for their company, and try to ensure the most competitive prices. They are also responsible for negotiatin…
- Move managerMove managers coordinate all the resources and activities comprised in moving services. They work together with clients to define the requirements of the service and adapt it to th…
- Biochemistry technicianBiochemistry technicians provide technical assistance in researching, analysing and testing the reactions caused by chemicals in living organisms. They use laboratory equipment to …
- Resource managerResource managers manage resources for all potential and assigned projects. They liaise with the different departments to see that all various resources are met, in a timely manner…
- Supply chain managerSupply chain managers plan, manage and coordinate all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of supplies needed to run manufacturing operations from the acquisition of …
- Forecast managerForecast managers have a deep understanding of the operations of the company, the inventory levels, production batches, requirements and costs of production per product, and trends…
- Inventory coordinatorInventory coordinators keep track of products stored in warehouses for transport to stores, wholesalers and individual customers. They inspect the inventory and maintain paperwork …
- Category managerCategory managers define the sales programme for specific product groups. They research market demands and newly supplied products. Other titles The following job titles also refer…
- Bacteriology technicianBacteriology technicians provide technical assistance in researching and testing bacteria using laboratory equipment. They collect and analyse data for experiments, compile reports…
- Medical laboratory managerMedical laboratory managers oversee the daily operations of a medical laboratory. They manage employees and communicate the schedule of activities. They monitor and ensure all labo…
- Zoology technicianZoology technicians provide technical assistance in researching and testing animal species using laboratory equipment. They aid in research concerning animals as well as their envi…
Optional for
- Spa managerSpa managers coordinate the day-to-day operations of the spa establishment in order to provide guests with the best customer experiences. They oversee the activities and performanc…
- Bed and breakfast operatorBed and breakfast operators manage the daily operations of a bed and breakfast establishment. They ensure the guests' needs are met. Duties A bed and breakfast operator typically d…
- Laundry and dry cleaning managerLaundry and dry cleaning managers oversee the laundry operations in an institutional laundry. They supervise laundry and dry cleaning staff, plan and enforce safety procedures, ord…
- Cost analystCost analysts prepare regular costs, budgeting analyses and reports in order to contribute to the overall cost planning and forecasting activities of a business. They review and re…
- Electrolytic cell makerElectrolytic cell makers create, finish and test concrete electrolytic cells using equipments, tools and concrete mixers. Other titles The following job titles also refer to electr…
- Shop managerShop managers are responsible for activities and staff in specialised shops. Includes people performing activities which are tipically responsibility of the sellers. Other titles T…
- Retail department managerRetail department managers are responsible for activities and staff in a section in a store. Other titles The following job titles also refer to retail department manager: general …
- Recording studio technicianRecording studio technicians operate and maintain microphones and headsets in recording booths in recording studios. They operate mixing panels. Recording studio technicians manage…
- Court enforcement officerCourt enforcement officers enforce orders of court judgements such as managing the recovery of money owed, seizing of goods, and selling goods in public auctions to obtain the mone…
- Supermarket managerSupermarket managers are responsible for activities and staff in a supermarket. Other titles The following job titles also refer to supermarket manager: discount supermarket manage…
- Shop supervisorShop supervisors are responsible for the smooth operation of stores according to regulations and company policy. They oversee business activities such budgets, inventory and custom…
- Drugstore managerDrugstore managers are responsible for activities and staff in drugstores that sell items such as magazines, household products, medicines, cosmetics, candy or refreshments. €‹They…
- Laundry workers supervisorLaundry workers supervisors monitor and coordinate the activities of the laundry and dry-cleaning staff of laundry shops and industrial laundry companies. They plan and implement p…
- AccountantAccountants review and analyse financial statements, budgets, financial reports, and business plans in order to check for irregularities resulting from error or fraud, and provide …
Related skills
- Inventory management rules
- Manage budgets
- Manage staff
- Order supplies
- Maintain relationship with suppliers
- Train employees
- Maintain relationship with customers
- Recruit employees
- Identify suppliers
- Corporate social responsibility
- Study sales levels of products
- Liaise with managers
- Evaluate employees
Last updated on February 19, 2026
