// Unit group · 1324

Supply, Distribution and Related Managers

Supply, distribution and related managers plan, direct and coordinate passenger transportation systems and facilities and the supply, transportation, storage and distribution of goods, either as the manager of a department or as the general manager of an enterprise or organization that does not have a hierarchy of managers.

1 Managers / 13 Production and Specialized Services Managers / 132 Manufacturing, Mining, Construction and Distribution Managers / All level 4

// Working conditions

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// Hand tools

No hand tools in this set.

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

overseeing the dispatch of road vehicles, trains, vessels or aircraft

operating recording systems to track all movements of goods, and ensuring reordering and restocking 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

establishing and managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources

establishing and directing operational and administrative procedures

planning and directing daily operations

overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Bus station manager
- Logistics manager
- Purchasing manager
- Railway station manager
- Railway station master
- Supply and distribution manager
- Supply chain manager
- Transport company manager
- Urban transit system manager
- Warehouse manager

Notes

Chief executives of major airports, railway companies, urban transit systems and other transportation corporations that have hierarchies of managers are included in Unit Group 1120: Managing directors and chief executives.

Indexed job titles 33