What is the main key skill a successful supply-chain manager should entertain and govern?

delegating authority,wide base of knowledge he should understand procurement,operations,logistics,marketing,sales.

supply chain managere are usually multi tasked people,they understand the whole business process from planning,procurement all the way to after sales service.and they delegate authority with mastery.

Thank you Rami for your response....I just feel that we are missing something here. I totally agree with you about point number1, however, it is a bit of generic for the majority of business trends. As for the second point, I feel it a bit irrelevant to such business segment (sometimes, it is required, but I am more with specialization with more focus on task-oriented theme). SC is almost a day-to-day sort of business unit management, where number3 appears to be non-frequent task-objective performance.....Anywaya, I am glad to have your answer to my question and looking forward to further SC-related discussions in the future......Thanks again

- Teamwork-oriented management style.

- Cross-functional attitude.

- Stratigic thinking.

I agree with Ramy on point2 and3 inorder to transform your cooperation with other dept to be more proactive and not tobe cornered in daily fire fighting

Also

demand forecast

Negotiation skills

Good understanding of standard contracts like FIDic

Budgeting I

Understand the organization's strategy and plan your business accordingly. Manage the performance of your department. Coach your staff to achive the organization's goals. Communicate effectively with your staff, customers, & superiors.

• acquisition through procurement
• warehousing storage
• distribution logistic    

the flow of goods from the centre to the needy in the right time at the right place in the desired condition