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571 Supply Chain Support Workers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

571 Supply Chain Support Workers

Coordinate the purchasing, receipt, recording, monitoring, storage and distribution of goods, and the clearance and collection of imported cargo and shipment of cargo for export.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Unit Group

5711 Logistics Officers

Verify and maintain records of incoming and outgoing goods in warehouses and distribution centres, and prepare goods for dispatch.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Occupation

571131 Logistics Officer

Verifies and maintains records of incoming and outgoing goods in a warehouse or distribution centre, and prepares goods for dispatch.

Alternative titles

  • Dispatch Officer
  • Logistics Coordinator

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Identifies items and containers of incoming and outgoing shipments, and verifies them against consignment records
  • Ensures outgoing shipments are in good condition and meet specifications
  • Arranges internal distribution of goods received
  • Organises the dispatch of goods with completed documentation
  • Maintains prescribed records of goods received and dispatched
Unit Group

5712 Order Clerks

Receive and process incoming orders for goods and services from inside or outside organisations.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Occupation

571231 Order Clerk

Receives and processes incoming orders for goods and services from inside or outside an organisation.

Alternative titles

  • Customer Orders Clerk
  • Sales Order Clerk

Specialisations

  • Internal Salesperson
  • Mail Order Clerk

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Receives, checks and records sales orders
  • Checks sales orders against inventory records and stock on hand, and prepares invoices
  • Provides price and product information to customers
  • Complies with operational procedures for receiving, handling, storing and shipping goods
Unit Group

5713 Procurement and Purchasing Officers

Prepare orders and coordinate the procurement of materials, products and services.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Occupation

571331 Procurement Officer

Organises and coordinates the procurement of materials, products and services for an organisation.

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Plans for the purchase of equipment, services and supplies
  • Reviews, compares, evaluates and approves products and services
  • Maintains inventories, accurate records and supplier information
  • Prepares budgets, cost analyses and reports
  • Monitors the organisation's procurement policies and procedures
Occupation

571332 Purchasing Officer

Prepares purchase orders, monitors supply sources, and assists in maintaining relationships with suppliers.

Procurement Officers are excluded from this occupation. Procurement Officers are included in Occupation 571331 Procurement Officer.

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Investigates and identifies supply sources, and prepares and processes purchase orders
  • Consults with suppliers, invites tenders and reviews quotations
  • Maintains inventories, accurate records and supplier information
  • Purchases equipment and materials, business services, and land or access rights
  • Receives and checks purchase requests against inventory records and stock on hand
Unit Group

5714 Stock Clerks

Monitor stock levels and maintain stock, order and inventory records.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Occupation

571431 Stock Clerk

Monitors stock levels and maintains stock, order and inventory records.

Alternative titles

  • Stock Control Clerk
  • Stores Clerk

Specialisations

  • Inventory Clerk
  • Supply Clerk

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Confirms completion of orders and compliance with specified details, and signs tally sheets and attaches to checked items
  • Checks inventory records and stock on hand against purchase and sales orders
  • Counts incoming stock and reconciles it with purchase orders
  • Updates inventory and stock location records
  • Complies with operational procedures for receiving, handling, storing and shipping goods
Unit Group

5715 Warehouse Administrators

Administer and coordinate storage and distribution operations within organisations.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Occupation

571531 Warehouse Administrator

Administers and coordinates storage and distribution operations within an organisation.

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Maintains inventory records and ensures accuracy of stock levels
  • Coordinates the receipt, storage and dispatch of goods
  • Monitors and controls stock movements and inventory levels
  • Prepares and maintains documentation related to stock control and distribution
  • Conducts regular stocktakes and reconciles discrepancies
  • Implements improvements to warehouse operations
Unit Group

5719 Other Supply Chain Support Workers

This unit group covers Supply Chain Support Workers not elsewhere classified. It includes Freight Forwarders and Production Coordinators (Logistics).

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Occupation

571931 Freight Forwarder

Arranges collection of imported cargo from customs and bond stores, and accepts and prepares shipments of cargo for domestic or international destinations.

Customs Brokers are excluded from this occupation. Customs Brokers are included in Occupation 599932 Customs Broker.

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Examines shipping documents and verifies cargo to be released
  • Records customs clearance requirements and authorises collection of cargo
  • Receives details of outgoing cargo, and arranges bookings of freight space and collection or delivery of goods
Occupation

571932 Production Coordinator (Logistics)

Records and coordinates the flow of work and materials between departments, examines orders for goods, and prepares production schedules.

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Requisitions supplies from stock and sends orders to production departments and other firms
  • Confirms completion of orders and compliance with details specified, and signs tally sheets and attaches to checked items
  • Receives and checks purchase requests against inventory records and stock on hand
  • Examines orders and compiles data for production schedules
  • Checks inventories and prepares delivery schedules