Overview

A Supply and Distribution Manager oversees the procurement, storage, and distribution of essential materials and equipment.

The role involves coordinating with suppliers, managing inventory, and optimising logistics processes to support mission readiness and operational success, meeting stringent requirements for quality and timeliness.

Required Skills

  • Logistics
  • Communication Skills
  • Planning
  • Building Relationships
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Microsoft Excel

Occupation Info

Supply and Distribution Managers in South Australia earn an average weekly salary of approximately $1,696.

Source: National Careers Institute.

As a Supply and Distribution Manager, you may consider specialising as a Supply Chain Manager or Logistics Manager. 

You need extensive experience, or a formal qualification in logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, business management or another related field to work as a Supply and Distribution Manager.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) and university are both common study pathways.

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