1243 — Managers in logistics
Medium Skilled
Sources checked 26 October 2026. Match the actual duties before choosing a code.
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What this occupation covers
Managers in logistics plan, co-ordinate and organise the supply chain of goods and services between the point of production and consumption, including their efficient transportation, storage and retailing.
Typical duties
management and planning of supply chains from source to the point of consumption to ensure goods get from suppliers to distribution centres as efficiently as possible
co-ordinates the transportation and storage of goods
monitors the distribution of goods and stock levels to ensure the organisation's needs are met and reports on overall performance
advises purchasing department on type, quality and quantity of goods required and dates by which they must be available and negotiates contracts with suppliers
ensures that regulations regarding hours of work, the licensing of crews and transport equipment, the operational safety and efficiency of equipment, the insurance of vehicles and other statutory regulations are complied with
Entry routes and qualifications
Candidates are recruited with a variety of academic qualifications and/or with relevant experience. Entrants to management trainee schemes offered by larger companies will require GCSEs/S grades, A levels/H grades, a degree or other equivalent qualifications. Off and on-the-job training is provided. Professional qualifications are available and may be required for some roles. NVQs/SVQs in a number of relevant areas including supply chain and operations management are available at levels 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Sponsorship information
Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.
Temporary Shortage List: Managers in logistics. Certificate of Sponsorship must be issued before 31 December 2026.
DBS assessment
No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.
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