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Supply And Distribution Manager

ANZSCO 133611

Employed

30,100

Part-time share

8%

Female share

22%

Median age

45 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Supply and Distribution Managers manage the supply, storage and distribution of goods produced by organisations.

What they typically do

  • Determines, implements, and monitors the strategies, policies and plans for purchasing, storage, and distribution.
  • Prepares and implements plans to maintain the required stock levels at minimum cost.
  • May negotiate contracts with suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements.
  • Monitor and review storage and inventory systems to meet supply requirements and control stock levels.
  • Operates recording systems to track all movements of supplies and finished goods, to ensure the re-ordering and re-stocking at optimal times.
  • Liaise with other departments and customers concerning requirements for outward goods and associated forwarding transportation.
  • Oversees the recording of purchase, storage and distribution transactions.
  • Directs staff activities and monitors their performance.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
34%
VIC
28.8%
QLD
17.8%
WA
9.8%
SA
6%
ACT
1.4%
TAS
1.3%
NT
0.9%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Supply And Distribution Manager.