Supply and Distribution Manager
A Supply and Distribution Manager oversees the movement of goods and materials from suppliers through to customers, managing warehousing, logistics, and distribution networks. This role is critical in retail, manufacturing, food, and resources sectors across Australia.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Strong demand following COVID-19 supply chain disruptions; e-commerce growth is increasing distribution management roles.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- IMLIML
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 190Learn more →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Learn more →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| NT | Northern Territory | View nomination → |
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Manage supply chain networks and distribution centre operations
- Optimise inventory levels and manage supplier relationships
- Oversee transport contracts and logistics service providers
- Monitor supply chain KPIs and implement cost reduction strategies
Skills required
- Supply chain and logistics management
- Inventory optimisation and demand planning
- Supplier and contract management
- ERP and warehouse management systems
Typical qualifications pathway
A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business is typical. IML assesses qualifications for migration.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on STSOL and CSOL, supporting subclasses 186, 190, 482, 491, and 494. Employer sponsorship is common in FMCG, mining, and defence logistics For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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