Thailand business reference

Occupation 1324 - Supply, Distribution and Related Managers

Primary-source occupation page using the ILO ISCO-08 structure as the English reference layer.

2026-05-05Not official

Classification note

  • Published code: 1324
  • Hierarchy level: unit-group
  • This page uses ISCO-08 as the English occupation reference layer while Thai TSCO label harmonization remains incomplete.

Occupation hierarchy

  • Major Group: 1 Managers
  • Sub Major Group: 13 Production and Specialized Services Managers
  • Minor Group: 132 Manufacturing, Mining, Construction and Distribution Managers
  • Unit Group: 1324 Supply, Distribution and Related Managers

Child groups

  • No child groups are published under this code.

TSIC codes where this occupation is primary

  • No primary TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.

Definition

Supply, distribution and related managers plan, direct and coordinate passenger transportation systems and facilities and the supply, transportation, storage and distribution of goods, either as the manager of a department or as the general manager of an enterprise or organization that does not have a hierarchy of managers.

Tasks include

Tasks include - (a) determining, implementing and monitoring purchasing, storage and distribution strategies, policies and plans; (b) preparing and implementing plans to maintain required stock levels at minimum cost; (c) negotiating contracts with suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements; (d) monitoring and reviewing storage and inventory systems to meet supply requirements and control stock levels; (e) overseeing the dispatch of road vehicles, trains, vessels or aircraft; (f) operating recording systems to track all movements of goods, and ensuring reordering and restocking at optimal times; (g) liaising with other departments and customers concerning requirements for outward goods and associated forwarding transportation; (h) overseeing the recording of purchase, storage and distribution transactions; (i) establishing and managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources; (j) establishing and directing operational and administrative procedures; (k) planning and directing daily operations; (l) overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff.

Included occupations or child groups

Examples of the occupations classified here: - Bus station manager - Logistics manager - Purchasing manager - Railway station manager - Railway station master - Supply and distribution manager - Supply chain manager - Transport company manager - Urban transit system manager - Warehouse manager

Notes

Chief executives of major airports, railway companies, urban transit systems and other transportation corporations that have hierarchies of managers are included in Unit Group 1120: Managing directors and chief executives.

ISCO-88 correspondence

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