Supply chain manager

Supply chain manager

Supply chain managers oversee activities related to an organisation's products and services, including production, purchasing, warehousing and distribution of products.

Also known as

Supply chain supervisor, supply and distribution manager, supply chain and procurement manager, goods clearance manager, supply chain operations manager, service manager software supply, supply planning manager

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Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
  • Usually work in offices or warehouses and may travel locally or nationally
  • Need to be organised, solve problems and communicate well

Typical tasks

  • Manage records of products and resources
  • Research and identify new suppliers
  • Build relationships and negotiate with suppliers
  • Make transportation changes for sustainability
  • Develop operating strategies, plans and procedures
  • Analyse data to guide decisions
  • Estimate labour requirements for operations
  • Develop organisational goals and objectives
  • Supervise team members
  • Keep records of payments and deliveries

Salary information

$65K-$227K
LowerMost commonUpper
$65K$86K-$164K$227K

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