Job Duties and Characteristics Chart

Job Duties and Characteristics Chart

Job Duties and Characteristics Chart
Student’s Name & Email Address
Job Title (of current, previous, or future job)		Supply chain manager
Description of the Job Duties (include only the tasks, duties, and responsibilities (TDRs) in bullet format. (Tip: include at least 10 TDRs for a thorough job description.)		·         Negotiating contracts with customers and suppliers ·         Controlling the manufacturing and distribution process ·         Collaborating with buyers and procurement managers to get the right products and raw materials ·         Maintaining the quality of the products offered by the company by working with the quality inspection officer ·         Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers ·         Maintaining supply chain records and inventory ·         Implementing new technologies to enhance the efficiency of the supply chain ·         Forecasting inventories and maintaining accurate records of the supply chain processes ·         Managing the storage of manufactured products and raw materials ·         Ensuring that supply targets are met
#	Identify and define only 1 knowledge area, skill, ability, and/or other characteristic (KSACs) in each cell below. (3 total. Do not include multiple KSACs in each cell.)	Is this KSAO necessary prior to hiring or can it be trained? Why? Rationale with examples and research is required.	What is the importance of this KSAO relative to the others? Rationale with examples and research is required.	How will the employee exhibit this KSAO the job duties describe above? Rationale with examples and research is required.
Example	Knowledge of Employment laws. This is defined as the employee having a working understanding of federal and state employment laws impacting employment, safety, and union activity.	This knowledge is needed before hiring because…	When I compare the knowledge to the others below…	The employee is able to apply the knowledge of employment laws when providing diversity compliance training to managers.
1	Knowledge of accounting principles. This includes understanding basic accounting rules and how to prepare accounting records.	This knowledge is needed before hiring because accounting is among the most important activities in the supply chain because it dictates the proper handling of inventory and designing the supply chain process to eliminate waste and increase the responsiveness and flexibility of financial transactions across the supply chain. According to Taschner & Charifzadeh (2020), supply chain managers need to understand an organization’s financial position to plan properly and monitor and manage manufacturing processes throughout the supply chain.	When I compare the knowledge to others below, it complements the other two because it creates a foundation for production, processing, and negotiation. For instance, production and processing are adjusted based on an organization’s financial capacity. Supply chain managers need to understand the money available to purchase raw materials. Accounting information also dictates the terms of a negotiation. For instance, a supply chain manager may request suppliers to give the organization more time to pay for the raw materials based on the organization’s financial capacity.	The employee is able to apply the knowledge of accounting when calculating inventory and the organization’s ability to purchase required raw materials.
2	Knowledge of production and processing processes. This incorporates understanding the required raw materials, quality control considerations, and production processes.	This knowledge is needed before hiring because the supply chain process revolves around activities in the production and processing process. Therefore, a supply chain manager needs to be aware of these activities and exhibit expertise in completing them.	When I compare the knowledge to the knowledge of negotiation practices and the knowledge of accounting principles, this knowledge is more important because it creates a foundation for the supply chain process based on how well activities are completed.	The employee is able to apply the knowledge of the production and processing process when overseeing the manufacturing process that converts raw materials to final products.
3	Knowledge of negotiation practices. This includes understanding the negotiation tactics to use in different situations to negotiate contracts with suppliers and customers successfully.	This knowledge is needed before hiring because negotiation dictates a company’s ability to secure contracts with suppliers and customers. According to Kim & Mikaitis ( 2017), securing contracts with suppliers and customers dictates the success of the supply chain because, without raw materials and customers purchasing the final products, the supply chain cannot function hence the need to maintain a good relationship with customers and suppliers.	When I compare this knowledge with the knowledge of the production and processing process and the knowledge of accounting principles, this knowledge supplements the other two because it guarantees the availability of raw materials for the production process and customers to improve the financial performance of an organization.	The employee is able to apply the knowledge of negotiation practices when looking for new suppliers and customers.
2 Peer-Reviewed References in APA Format
1	Kim, S., & Mikaitis, B. (2017). A team-based experiential learning in supply chain sourcing: Purchasing and negotiation exercises. https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa_proceedings-180814-1877
2	Taschner, A., & Charifzadeh, M. (2020). Supply chains, supply chain management and management accounting. Management Accounting in Supply Chains, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-28597-5_1

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Strategic Staffing, Ch. 3 & 4

Step 2) Consider in this assignment either your current position or a position that you would like to obtain to create job duties. Identify your job title and a description of the job duties in bullet format. Then, you identify at least three KSAOs (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) related to the job.

Step 3) Complete the chart called W2- Job Duties and Characteristics Chart & Grading Rubric. In it, you will answer the following 3 questions for each KSAO provided:

Is the KSAO necessary prior to hiring, or can it be trained? Rationale with examples and research is required.
What is the importance of each characteristic relative to the others? Rationale with examples and research is required.
How will the employee exhibit this KSAO in the job duties defined above? Rationale with examples and research is required.

Step 4) When you are finished, upload the complete the entire document to Assignment area in Word format.