Overview
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the supply, storage and distribution of goods produced by an organisation.
Skills
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
- 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
 
Specialisations
- Logistics Manager
 - Logistics Officer (Air Force)
 - Ordnance Corps Officer (Army)
 - Supply Chain Manager
 - Supply Officer (Navy)
 - Transport Corps Officer (Army)
 
Related Occupations
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
 
                                Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
                            
Training Pathways
42 courses found.
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ZQF50100: Diploma of Airline Operations (Leadership and Management)
        
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ZQF40100: Certificate IV in Airline Operations (Leadership and Management)
        
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TLI60222: Advanced Diploma of Supply Chain Management
        
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TLI60215: Advanced Diploma of Deployment Logistics
        
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TLI60210: Advanced Diploma of Deployment Logistics
        
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TLI60122: Advanced Diploma of Materiel Logistics
        
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TLI60119: Advanced Diploma of Deployment Logistics
        
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TLI60115: Advanced Diploma of Materiel Logistics
        
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TLI60110: Advanced Diploma of Materiel Logistics
        
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TLI60109: Advanced Diploma of Materiel Logistics
        
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TLI50515: Diploma of Deployment Logistics
        
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TLI50510: Diploma of Deployment Logistics
        
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TLI50422: Diploma of Materiel Logistics
        
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TLI50420: Diploma of Materiel Logistics
        
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TLI50419: Diploma of Materiel Logistics
        
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TLI50415: Diploma of Logistics
        
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TLI50410: Diploma of Logistics
        
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TLI50319: Diploma of Deployment Logistics
        
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TLI50224: Diploma of Logistics
        
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TLI50221: Diploma of Logistics
        
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TLI50219: Diploma of Logistics
        
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TLI50215: Diploma of Materiel Logistics
        
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TLI50210: Diploma of Materiel Logistics
        
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TLI50209: Diploma of Materiel Logistics
        
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TLI50107: Diploma of Logistics
        
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TDT61098: Advanced Diploma of Transport and Distribution (Logistics)
        
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TDT61002: Advanced Diploma of Logistics Management
        
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TDT51098: Diploma of Transport and Distribution (Logistics)
        
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TDT51002: Diploma of Logistics Management
        
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TDT41102: Certificate IV in Transport and Distribution (Administration)
        
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80875ACT: Advanced Diploma of Materiel Logistics
        
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6030: Diploma of Logistics Management
        
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40498SA: Advanced Diploma of Supply Chain Management
        
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40497SA: Diploma of Supply Chain Management
        
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39295QLD: Diploma of Operational Management (Specialisation)
        
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39267QLD: Graduate Certificate in Master Trade Applications (Artisan/Technical) (Business Systems) (Sustainabi
        
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39264QLD: Diploma of Post-Trade Para-Professional Applications
        
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22093VIC: Diploma of Supply Chain and Logistics Management
        
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22049VIC: Certificate IV in Logistics and Supply Chain Principles
        
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21864VIC: Vocational Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Operations Management
        
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21638VIC: Certificate IV in Logistics and Supply Chain Principles
        
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10128NAT: Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
        
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