Supply and Distribution Manager – ANZSCO 133611
- Supply and Distribution Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the supply, storage and distribution of goods produced by an organisation.
- Skill Level
- 1
- Specialisations
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- Logistics Manager
- Logistics Officer (Air Force)
- Ordnance Corps Officer (Army)
- Supply Chain Manager
- Supply Officer (Navy)
- Transport Corps Officer (Army)
Skills Assessment Requirement
Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.
Skills Assessment authority for Supply and Distribution Manager is Institute of Managers and Leaders National (IML). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:
- Applicant holds a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree comparable to an AQF Qualification AND demonstrated employment experience:
- In a supply and distribution-related role for at least three years; AND
- In the role of Supply and Distribution Manager for at least two of the above three years
- Applicant does not hold a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree comparable to an AQF Qualification HOWEVER possesses demonstrated employment experience:
- In a supply and distribution-related role for at least five years; AND
- In the role as Supply and Distribution Manager for at least two out of the above five years
- The employment requirement requiring experience in a role as Supply and Distribution Manager must meet the following requirements:
- At the strategic level
- Concern decision-making authority in supply and distribution matters
- Responsibility including directing employee activity and monitoring performance and development
- The applicant must demonstrate three core competencies in a 300-word statement across the three IML Management Competency Framework areas:
- Manage self
- Manage and lead others
- Manage and lead the business
- The following is required of the applicant in their role as the Supply and Distribution manager in relation to their position and reporting lines:
- The Supply and Distribution Manager position must be the most senior functional position
- This position must have reported to either a Senior Leadership Team member or the Head of Department
- This position must have included the supervision of employees
Did you know?
According to IML, the size and complexity of the organisation at which the applicant’s employment experience was gained will influence the skills assessment.
Potential Visa Pathways for Supply and Distribution Manager
| ANZSCO | Occupation | Skills Assessment | 189 | 190 | 485 | 491 (State) | 491 (Family) | 186 (Direct) | 407 (Training) | 494 (regional Sponsored) | 482 (TSS Short Term) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133611 | Supply and Distribution Manager | IML | x | √ | x | √ | x | x | √ | √ | √ |
Group: 1336 Supply, Distribution and Procurement Managers
- Description
- Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the supply, storage and distribution of goods, products and services produced and used by organisations.
- Tasks
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- 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
- Skill Level
- 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).
- Occupations in this Group
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- 133611 Supply and Distribution Manager
- 133612 Procurement Manager
How to calculate your points (skilled visas)
To apply for a skilled visa, you need to know how many points you can score. The minimum score to be eligible for application is 65 points. However, depending on your occupation, the competitiveness, and the states you are applying to, you might need to score more points to get an invite.
Points will be given to you based on the following:
- Age
- Educational Qualifications
- Points for Professional Year
- Points for NAATI- Credentialled Community Language
- Points for 2 Year Study
- Points for English
- Points for Regional Study
- Points for Work Experience
- Points for Specialist Educational Qualifications (STEM)
- Points for Partner
Click here to calculate your points.
Subclass 190 visa– Skilled Nominated Visa & Subclass 491 visa – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa
To apply for visa subclass 190 and visa subclass 491, you need to have a nomination from the state/territory government where you want to live and work. Each State and Territory have individual requirements that must be met in order to receive nomination. (See below)
While the 190 visa is a permanent visa, subclass 491 visa gives you right to live and work in regional Australia for 5 years with a pathway to permanent residency through the subclass 191 visa.
Another difference between the 190 and 491 visa is that you can only apply for visa subclass 491 if you are living and working in regional areas in Australia, while it is not a requirement if you are applying for the 190 visa.
In summary, to be eligible for 190 visa, you need to meet the following criteria:
Immigration Points
Must score at least 65 points, or higher points if the state or territory requires.
English
Must have at least Competent English, i.e., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, or higher if the state or territory requires.
Age
Must be under 45 years of age.
be invited
Must lodge an EOI and be invited by the state or territory and then apply for the visa.
Skills assessment
Must have positive skills assessment. Each occupation has a specific assessing authority.
HEALTH AND CHARACTER
Must meet health and character requirements.
To check if the state/ territory government requirements for your occupation, refer to the following links
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407 Training Visa
The 407 visa a short stay visa for individuals to participate in occupational training or professional development in Australia. This visa is generally valid to stay in Australia for 2 years. Please note this visa is subject to condition 8102 which forbids work apart from the training that is specified in the visa application. You are also required to maintain health insurance whilst in Australia.
To be eligible for visa 407, you need to meet the following criteria:
GTE
You must prove that you genuinely stay in Australia for training and will depart when you complete the training.
English Level
Must have Functional English, i.e. IELTS overall 4.5 with no band less than 4, or equivalent.
Age
Must be over 18 years old.
Be Sponsored
You must be sponsored by an approved temporary activities sponsor – Can be an employer or a commonwealth agency
HEALTH INSURANCE
Must hold valid private health insurance.
Health and Character
Must meet health and character requirements.
Subclass 494 visa – Skilled Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa
You can apply for subclass 494 if you have a regional employer who is willing to sponsor you. To be eligible for this visa, you must have at least 3 years of working experience in your nominated occupation and have a relevant skills assessment. With this visa, there is a requirement that you must work for the employer who is sponsoring you.
This visa provides pathway to permanent residency through the 191 visa.
Experience
At least 3 years full-time work experience in the nominated occupation.
English
Must have at least Competent English, i.e., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Be Sponsored
Must be sponsored by an Australian regional employer.
Skills assessment
Must have a positive skills assessment.
Location
Must live and work in regional areas in Australia.
Subclass 482 visa – Temporary Skill Shortage (Short Term)
The Subclass 482 visa is a Temporary Skill Shortage visa that requires a sponsorship from an Australian employer. The TSS short term stream visa allows to your live and work in Australia for up to 2 years each time you are granted this visa. You may apply for two 482 visas in the short stream onshore and subsequent ones offshore, as long as the employer is willing to sponsor you. The TSS 482 short term stream does not have a path to permanent residency throught the 186 visa.
Experience
At least 2 years work experience in the nominated occupation.
English Level
Must have IELTS atleast 5.0 with no band less than 4.5.
Age
There is no age requirement for this visa.
Be Sponsored
Must be sponsored by an Australian employer.
Skills assessment
Generally not required unless on this list.
Health and Character
Must meet health and character requirements.
Important
Please note that according to the Department of Home Affairs, caveats apply to this visa type. Subclass 482 visa is excluded from positions where a business has an annual turnover of less than $1 million AUD and if the person is transferred to fill the position, if the annual earnings are less than $65,000 and if the person is transferred to fill the position and any low-skilled positions that are based in a retail setting that involve regular client interaction.
Job Outlook
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