Storage & Distribution Managers
Also called:
Warehouse Manager, Distribution Manager, Distribution Center Manager, Shipping Manager
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
Aircraft Loadmaster Manager
Ammunition Warrant Officer; Cargo Specialist; Quartermaster, General; Small Arms/Artillery Repairer
Explosive Loading; Supply Operations; Supply and Inventory Management
Aviation Supply Officer; Aviation Supply Operations Officer; Bulk Fuel Officer; Ground Supply Officer; Ground Supply Operations Officer
Aircraft Material Control and Allocation Officer; Cargo Handling Officer; Gunner's Mate; Inventory Control Methods Officer; Machinist's Mate Weapons; Naval Supply Control Officer; Shipping Operations Officer; Stock Control Officer, Requirements; Supply Field Services Officer; Technical Supply Officer (General)
What they do:
Plan, direct, or coordinate the storage or distribution operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that are engaged in storing or distributing materials or products.
On the job, you would:
- Prepare and manage departmental budgets.
- Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
- Interview, select, and train warehouse and supervisory personnel.
Business
- management
- human resources (HR)
Transportation
- movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
- talking to others
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Resource Management
- selecting and managing the best workers for a job
- managing your time and the time of other people
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
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People interested in this work like activities that include leading, making decisions, and business.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Achievement/Effort
- Initiative
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You might use software like this on the job:
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
- Catalyst International CatalystConnect
- IBM i2 Transportation Manager
Inventory management software
- Aljex Inventory
- International Business Systems software
Analytical or scientific software
- Integrated Decision Support Netwise Enterprise
- Integrated Decision Support Netwise Frontline
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bachelor's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$81,830
per year, on average
This work is part of the .
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the Marine Corps:
Aviation Supply Officer; Aviation Supply Operations Officer; Bulk Fuel Officer; Ground Supply Officer; Ground Supply Operations Officer
