Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

What the work involves

• Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
• Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
• Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
• Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
• Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.

What to study

The fields of study the Department of Education links to this occupation, most widely taught first.

• Air TransportationSee 119 colleges that teach it
• Business Administration, Management and OperationsSee 1,587 colleges that teach it
• Business/Commerce, GeneralSee 487 colleges that teach it
• Public AdministrationSee 187 colleges that teach it

Who it suits

O*NET scores every occupation on six interest dimensions. This one leans hardest on these three.

• Leading and persuading

• Organised and precise

• Hands-on and practical

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