Transportation, Storage, & Distribution Managers

Also called: Distribution Center Manager, Fleet Manager, Logistics Operations Manager, Supply Chain Logistics Manager

In the Air Force: Acquisition Manager; Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Independent Duty Medical Technician; Aircraft Armament Systems Helper; Aircraft Loadmaster Apprentice, WC-130J; Aircraft Loadmaster Journeyman, MC-130J; Contracting, Airlift; Fuels Superintendent; Logistics Plans Journeyman; Medical Materiel Journeyman; Nuclear Weapons Craftsman

In the Army: Acquisition; Ammunition Specialist; Aviation Combined Arms Operations; Aviation Operations Specialist; Construction Engineering Supervisor; Field Artillery Technician; Mobility Officer; Petroleum Supply Specialist; Quartermaster, General; Supply Systems Technician

In the Coast Guard: Acquisition/Project Management; Aircraft Maintenance, Overhaul, Repair and Supply; Aviation Administration; Deck Afloat; Explosive Loading; Marine Safety - General; Marine Safety Specialist; Port Safety/Environmental Protection - General; Supply Operations; Supply and Inventory Management

In the Marine Corps: Acquisition Manager/Acquisition Core Member; Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Officer; Armor Marine; Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician; Bulk Fuel Officer; Expeditionary Logistics Instructor; Infantry Unit Leader; Marine Acquisition Officer - Ground; Motor Transport Operations Chief; Ordnance Vehicle Maintenance Chief; Supply Chain and Materiel Management Specialist

In the Navy: AOC Air Mobility Division Member; Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Officer, Avionics; Aviation Maintenance Administrationman; CWO - Ordnance, Submarine; Division Officer, Weapons Department (Gunnery); LDO - Air Traffic Control; Material Division Officer; Procurement Contracting Officer; Space Acquisition Officer; Torpedo Weapons Officer; Weapons Officer (General)

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In the transportation industry, managers are responsible for the movement of people and goods over distances, whether by air, rail, ocean, or highway. They, and their staff, are responsible for launching and tracking the transport vehicles across the globe, and may even manage vehicle storage facilities from airports to truck warehouses. These managers invest much of their time keeping tabs on operations to make sure they comply with all types of policy and procedure, from safety rules to union contracts and government regulations. Transportation managers are in close communication with those involved in the transportation process; they need to keep up-to-the-minute tabs on the location of goods. Accuracy, time pressure and dealing with conflict or troubleshooting are normal parts of the job. Having the flexibility to move from being strong leaders who see the big picture, to planning the details, is a hallmark of the job. Entering the field usually requires a bachelor's degree in a business field. Knowledge of supply chain management, or contract negotiation, is helpful. Some jobs only require relevant work experience in the business, or the type of product they need to move.

Knowledge

Skills

Abilities

Personality

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

• Microsoft Dynamics GP
• NetSuite ERP

Presentation software

• Microsoft PowerPoint

Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software

• USPS.com
• Warehouse management system WMS

Education

Job Outlook

New job opportunities are likely in the future.

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