Railway station managers are in charge of organising tasks linked to the operation of train stations. Their tasks cover the organisation of the maintenance and repairment works for buildings and interior equipment. They care for the comfort, service, safety and security of passengers, other clients and the commercial use of buildings. Depending on the size of the station, the number of staff that railway station managers are directly responsible for can be high.

Tasks

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.