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Typical Career Progression

 **The above table is to be used as a guide only. These examples of remunerations were found within the Hayes website under Logistics/Procurement. Other salary surveys, from other companies can be viewed through the Logistics Association of Australia website.

Typical Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Depending on the position you hold within your workplace there will be varying responsibilities and accountabilities of that position. Of course you will ensure that the following tasks are met on time and without mistakes.

-  monitor the quality, quantity, cost, and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods;
-  solve problems that arise in the supply chain;
-  develop customer contracts to minimise costs and maximise efficiency;
-  determine supply chain costs for proposed products;
-  manage the order cycle and related information systems;
-  study data to monitor performance and make improvements;
-  manage the allocation of staff and workforce; including staff motivation, training issues, health and safety procedures
-  liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers;
-  design new business schemes or projects;

-  Stay up to date with new developments that may affect the future purchase and movement of goods and services. 

Career Path Options & Employment

There are various entry levels into this career. You could start with School based and vocational education in year 10/12, leave with TAFE Certificate courses completed and a likely job entry as a trainee or logistics coordinator on salary of $35,000 to $50,000.

As you complete certificates or an undergraduate degree you could start as a logistics analyst, forecast analyst and progress to Inventory or Demand Manager on salary of $65,000. After some experience and a few difference work environments you could progress to Logistics Manager, preferably requiring a post graduate certificate or diploma with salary between $80,000 and $100,000.

From here you are then working toward more senior logistics roles requiring further post graduate studies such as Supply Chain Director, Logistics Director, State Logistics Manager in a larger company with salary $100,000+.

Beyond logistics manager, you still have possibilities for career development. You may move into a managerial position in other supply chain areas, while the best can receive a promotion to a corporate position. You may choose to move to a larger company, where you will be given more responsibilities. Some logistics managers break away and start up their own transportation or logistics consulting firms.