Supply, Distribution and Procurement Managers

Supply, Distribution and Procurement Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the supply, storage and distribution of goods, products and services produced and used by organisations.

**Indicative skill level:**

#### In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

**Tasks include:**

- determining, implementing and monitoring purchasing, storage and distribution strategies, policies and plans - preparing and implementing plans to maintain required stock levels at minimum cost - negotiating contracts with suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements - monitoring and reviewing storage and inventory systems to meet supply requirements and control stock levels - operating recording systems to track all movements of supplies and finished goods, and ensuring re-ordering and re-stocking at optimal times - liaising with other departments and customers concerning requirements for outward goods and associated forwarding transportation - overseeing the recording of purchase, storage and distribution transactions - directing staff activities and monitoring their performance - provision of products and services to meet customer or client requirements