Supply, distribution and related managers plan, direct and coordinate the supply, transportation, storage and distribution of goods.
Skill level:
Skilled
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- The majority of Supply, distribution and related managers earn a salary between R8 820 and R39 613 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Supply, distribution and related managers ranges from R8 820 to R20 867.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R12 046 and R26 710 per month.
Salary Check
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- A Logistics Manager in human health and social work activities in scale 9 with 5 years or more experience earned minimum R18 278,00 and maximum R76 116,00 per month in 2019.
Duties and 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
- Overseeing the dispatch of road vehicles, trains, vessels or aircraft
- Operating recording systems to track all movements of 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
- 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