Plan, direct, or coordinate purchasing, warehousing, distribution, forecasting, customer service, or planning services. Manage logistics personnel and logistics systems and direct daily operations.
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Distribution Center Manager, Distribution Manager, Fleet Manager, Global Transportation Manager, Logistics Director, Logistics Operations Manager, Shipping Manager, Supply Chain Logistics Manager, Transportation Manager, Warehouse Supervisor
Facts and Stats
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$98k
Median wages (annual)
2021
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14,200
Projected job openings
2021-2031
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8-10%
Projected growth (faster than average)
2021-2031
What you Need to Know
- Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
- Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Related Programs
Top Technology Requirements Included in Job Postings
- Analytical or scientific software — Eaton Fleet Advisor; Optimization software; QUALCOMM QTRACS; QUALCOMM ViaWeb
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Microsoft Dynamics; Microsoft Dynamics GP; NetSuite ERP; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
- Inventory management software — Aljex Inventory; Inventory control software; MRA Technologies MRATrack Warehouse Management System; Sentai Pinpoint
- Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software — 3PL Central; TECSYS PointForce Enterprise; USPS.com; Warehouse management system WMS
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
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