Overview
EMPLOYED
30,100
PART-TIME SHARE
8%
FEMALE SHARE
22%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
45
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Supply and Distribution Managers manage the supply, storage and distribution of goods produced by organisations.
Tasks
- 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
Details
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Supply and Distribution Managers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 92% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 46 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Supply and Distribution Managers work in industries like:
Source:
ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
34.0%
Victoria
28.8%
Queensland
17.8%
South Australia
6.0%
Western Australia
9.8%
Tasmania
1.3%
Northern Territory
0.9%
Australian Capital Territory
1.4%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Supply and Distribution Managers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 45 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 22% | 49% |
Education
Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Supply and Distribution Managers |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 12.3 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 21.2 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 15.6 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 16.3 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 17.6 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 9.0 |
Occupation profiles data
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