ISCO Unit Group 1324 Supply Distribution And Related Managers
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Definition
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.
Tasks include-
(a) determining, implementing and monitoring purchasing, storage and distribution strategies, policies and plans;
(b) preparing and implementing plans to maintain required stock levels at minimum cost;
(c) negotiating contracts with suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements;
(d) monitoring and reviewing storage and inventory systems to meet supply requirements, and control stock levels;
(e) overseeing the dispatch of road vehicles, trains, vessels or aircraft;
(f) operating recording systems to track all movements of goods, and ensuring reordering and restocking at optimal times;
(g) liaising with other departments and customers concerning requirements for outward goods and associated forwarding transportation;
(h) overseeing the recording of purchase, storage and distribution transactions;
(i) establishing and managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources;
(j) establishing and directing operational and administrative procedures;
(k) planning and directing daily operations;
(l) overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff.
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.
