Logistics Supervisor

Find out how to become a logistics supervisor and work in the logistics industry. Discover information on salary, growth, stability and occupational expectations.

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The current average salary of a logistics supervisor is $66,000 - 106,400 per annum

Overview

Logistics supervisors coordinate a number of resources to deliver a product or piece of merchandise to a required destination. Employment for logistics supervisors to 2019 is expected to grow very strongly. Employment in this large occupation grew very strongly over the last five years.

Key skills

Logistics supervisors oversee the planning, organisation and implantation of systems designed to receive, store and supply merchandise or products.

Schedule deliveries and pickups with transportation companies or internal staff
Manage a warehouse stock inventory based on predicted requirements
Oversee and supervise logistics personnel
Use computer systems to monitor performance levels and quality control
Ensure compliance with health and safety and other legal requirements
Use predictions to allocate staff according to need

Quick facts

Working as a logistics supervisor will allow you to seek out and process important information and then use this to make decisions and solve problems.

Outlook

Average Hours Worked

43.3 full-time hours per week vs. all jobs average of 40 hours

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Main Industries

Transport, postal, and warehousing; wholesale trade; and manufacturing
Average qualification level

27.4% Bachelor degree

* All information on this page has been complied using figures from payscale.com.au and the Australian Government's joboutlook.gov.au - all figures are indications only, and are accurate at time of publication. Please do your own research before selecting a course or career.

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