What they do
Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.
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Also called: |
Global Supply Chain Director, Material Requirements Planning Manager, Solution Design and Analysis Manager, Supply Chain Director, Supply Chain Manager
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Wages
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Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers* |
Vermont - 2023 |
Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
10% |
$ 29.88 |
$62,160 |
25% |
$ 37.83 |
$78,690 |
Median |
$ 45.68 |
$95,010 |
75% |
$ 58.84 |
$122,390 |
90% |
$ 71.06 |
$147,800 |
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Average |
$ 48.69 |
$101,270 |
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Industries of Employment
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers* |
United States - 2020 |
Industry | Percent of total |
| 9% |
| 8% |
- Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods
| 7% |
- Merchant wholesalers, durable goods
| 6% |
- Management of companies and enterprises
| 6% |
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Knowledge
People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
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- 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.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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- Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
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- 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.
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Skills
People in this career often have these skills: |
- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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- Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
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- Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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- Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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- Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Interests
People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Enterprising
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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- Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Work Styles
People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Leadership
Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
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- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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- Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
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- Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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- Analytical Thinking
Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
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Tasks
On the job, you would: |
- Determine appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
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- Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, controlling inventory, warehousing, or receiving.
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- Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
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- Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.
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- Implement new or improved supply chain processes to improve efficiency or performance.
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Projected Employment
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Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers* |
Vermont |
2020 employment |
297 |
2030 employment |
332 |
Annual percent change (compounded) |
1.1% |
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations) |
27 |
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Education and Experience:
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers* |
- Typical education needed for entry
High school diploma or equivalent
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- Work experience in a related occupation
5 years or more
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
- Physical activity is Somewhat Important
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Job Zone
Considerable Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(7.0 to < 8.0) - A typical worker will require
over 2 years up to and including 4 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
How much education do most people in this career have? |
Education level | | Percent of U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree or post-MA certificate | | 0% |
Master's degree or post-BA certificate | | 29% |
Bachelor's degree | | 67% |
Associate's degree | | 5% |
Certificate or some college, no degree | | 0% |
High school diploma or equivalent | | 0% |
Less than high school diploma | | 0% |
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Abilities
People in this career often have talent in: |
- Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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- Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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- Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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- Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
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- Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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Work Activities
In general, what you might do: |
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
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- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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- Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
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- Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
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Detailed Work Activities
What you might do in a day: |
- Estimate cost or material requirements.
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- Estimate labor requirements.
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- Manage inventories of products or organizational resources.
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- Implement transportation changes to reduce environmental impact.
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- Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
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Other Resources
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