Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers:

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.

Also includes

Supply Chain Managers



About the Job


Indiana Average Salary $84,660.00
Average Time to Fill 42 days
Typical Education Associate's degree
Typical Experience
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) 1,998
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) 10.09 %

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Skills Profile



Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Decision-making
Attention to Detail
Information Gathering
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Resource Management
Resource Allocation
Leadership
Integrity
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Integrity
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Oral Communication
Creativity
Leadership
Work Ethic
Professionalism
Planning
Following Directions
Teamwork
Creativity
Organization
Written Communication
Organization
Influencing
Teamwork
Conflict Management
Professionalism

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Implement visual flight procedures as conditions allow
Discharge workers using employee dismissal guidelines
Implement organizational process or policy changes
Terminate personnel or staff employment
Terminate vendor relationships
Terminate contractor employment
Route freight shipments
Approve changes to business processes
Implement transportation changes to reduce environmental impact
Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation
Employ aircraft safety regulations
Follow transportation, shipping, or material moving safety procedures and regulations
Implement freight shipping or storage procedures
Implement company or staff policies
Implement company or staff policies
Route freight shipments
Approve expenditures
Establish project teams
Implement freight shipping or storage procedures
Implement organizational process or policy changes
Approve expenditures
Terminate relationship with clients or vendors
Terminate employment of employees or contractors
Discharge workers using employee dismissal guidelines
Determine administrative policies or standards
Implement transportation changes to reduce environmental impact
Terminate client relationships
Authorize contractual actions or expenditures
Respond to in-flight data
Execute employee bargaining agreements
Implement supply chain management processes
Determine administrative policies or standards
Follow transportation, shipping, or material moving safety procedures and regulations
Expedite orders from vendors
Recommend personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals
Implement employee bargaining agreements
Solve administrative problems in the workplace
Edit documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards
Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation
Implement employee compensation and benefit plans
Discipline staff for infractions of rules or regulations
Resolve personnel problems
Solve workplace administrative problems
Resolve operational shipping or transportation issues
Identify best itinerary based on knowledge of routes
Edit documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards
Align employee skills and interests with job performance objectives

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Measure internal and external transportation, delivery, or distribution performance
Monitor project risk mitigation plan
Monitor public transportation and transit systems operation
Ensure compliance with polices or regulations
Monitor loading processes to ensure procedural compliance
Monitor operational activities to ensure conformance to standards, regulations, or protocols
Monitor organizational compliance with regulations
Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules
Monitor repairs or maintenance to enforce standards
Examine financial records to ensure compliance with policies or regulations
Monitor operations to ensure compliance with safety or security policies or regulations
Monitor financial performance
Monitor project scope guidelines
Monitor regulatory compliance
Monitor organizational procedures to ensure proper functioning
Monitor railroad vehicle or equipment operation
Monitor transportation or shipping related equipment operation to detect problems
Monitor facilities or operational systems
Detect installation, maintenance, or repair concerns by listening for abnormalities
Ensure compliance with polices or regulations
Examine financial records to ensure compliance with policies or regulations
Monitor transportation operations to ensure compliance with regulations or standards
Monitor loading processes to ensure procedural compliance
Monitor performance of others
Monitor contract performance
Analyze environmental regulations to ensure organizational compliance
Monitor project performance metrics
Monitor variables affecting route activities
Observe vehicular or pedestrian traffic
Measure internal and external transportation, delivery, or distribution performance
Monitor public transportation and transit systems operation
Monitor project risk mitigation plan
Examine marketing materials to ensure compliance with policies or regulations
Conduct regulatory audits
Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules
Monitor project scope guidelines
Monitor organizational processes
Track facility or production costs
Judge terrain conditions for vehicle or equipment operation
Monitor performance of others
Maintain safe work environment
Monitor organizational procedures for usefulness or potential updates
Assess compliance with environmental laws
Maintain consistent production quality
Monitor repairs or maintenance to enforce standards
Ensure conformance to building regulations
Oversee land acquisition activity
Track production costs
Monitor railroad vehicle or equipment operation
Track facility costs
Maintain safe work environment
Monitor variables affecting route activities
Track financial transactions such as deposits, payments, funding, or fees
Monitor consumer or market trends
Detect installation, maintenance, or repair concerns by listening for abnormalities
Monitor transportation or shipping related equipment operation to detect problems
Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications
Observe vehicular or pedestrian traffic
Judge terrain conditions for vehicle or equipment operation
Monitor merchandise purchases

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Manage organizational or program policies
Manage interdepartmental programs or initiatives
Oversee activities related to dispatching, routing, or tracking transportation vehicles
Oversee marine cargo handling
Direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs
Manage individual and organizational contracts
Direct material handling or moving activities
Oversee marine cargo handling
Manage project life cycle
Manage use and upkeep of organizational facilities
Direct passenger or freight transport activities
Coordinate regulatory documentation activities
Manage financial activities of the organization
Set goals for workers or staff
Direct financial operations of organization
Assign work to staff or employees
Manage individual and organizational contracts
Manage broad organizational programs or initiatives
Oversee activities related to dispatching, routing, or tracking transportation vehicles
Oversee execution of organizational or program policies
Manage quality control activities
Manage waste removal and recycling programs
Coordinate logistics for business operations
Manage project life cycle
Supervise transportation, shipping, or material moving personnel
Supervise business operations or analytics personnel
Prepare employee work schedules or assignments
Coordinate shipping activities with external parties
Coordinate operational activities
Direct sales related activities
Manage industrial production activities or processes
Direct marketing activities
Manage project teams
Manage handling of hazardous, toxic, or non-compliant materials
Coordinate production maintenance activities
Oversee sales campaigns or programs
Manage handling of hazardous, toxic, or non-compliant materials
Supervise transportation, shipping, or material moving personnel
Assign work to staff or employees
Supervise clerical or administrative personnel
Delegate administrative support activities

Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze business or organizational practices or procedures
Analyze operational or management reports to inform business decisions
Analyze business or financial data and information
Analyze financial records to improve efficiency
Analyze business or organizational operating practices or procedures
Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities
Analyze financial records to improve budgeting or planning
Analyze financial records to improve efficiency
Analyze financial records or reports to determine state of operations
Model operational processes
Analyze financial data or information
Analyze business, operational, or management reports
Analyze financial records to improve budgeting or planning
Analyze financial records or reports to determine state of operations
Analyze logistics processes
Analyze current and historical utility costs
Analyze sales activities or trends
Evaluate impact of regulations or laws
Analyze organizational workflows
Model operational processes
Analyze accounting data
Analyze data to assess operational or project effectiveness
Forecast revenue or sales
Interpret laws or legislation
Evaluate project status, progress, outputs, or results
Identify environmental concerns
Perform environmental assessment
Investigate alternative logistical or transportation methods or routes to reduce environmental impact
Develop financial analysis methods
Perform SWOT analysis
Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities
Analyze forecasting data to improve business decisions
Perform environmental assessment
Perform financial analysis of organizational resources and health
Analyze forecasting data to improve business decisions
Analyze impact of legal or regulatory changes
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Analyze market conditions or trends
Analyze administrative, financial, and operational budgets
Determine sources or targets for upcoming procurements
Determine regulatory limitations on project
Review customer records
Appraise environmental impact of regulations or policies
Forecast phenomena based on statistical or mathematical research data
Analyze socioeconomic data
Perform cost benefit analysis

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Manage operational budgets
Manage allocation or utilization of material resources
Inventory items to be reordered or returned
Monitor resources
Inventory stock to ensure adequate supplies
Control organizational, product, or material inventory
Maintain parts or equipment inventory
Manage material resources
Maintain inventory of office supplies
Develop operational budgets
Manage inventories or supplies
Manage program or project budgets
Manage program or project budgets
Develop operational budgets
Manage inventories or supplies
Monitor inventories of products or materials
Manage inventories of organizational resources
Maintain inventory of office supplies
Inventory stock to ensure adequate supplies
Maintain inventory of office equipment or furniture
Maintain parts or equipment inventory
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources
Determine supplier with best bid
Identify internal or external resources to support project
Execute procurement contracts
Purchase stocks of merchandise or supplies
Requisition stock, materials, supplies, or equipment
Manage organizational or operational finances
Inventory items to be reordered or returned
Order supplies, materials, or equipment
Order transportation or shipping related supplies, materials, and equipment
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources
Maintain product inventory
Acquire supplies or equipment
Purchase office equipment or furniture
Purchase products or services
Purchase furnishings, artworks, or accessories
Purchase house keeping or cleaning supplies or equipment
Purchase food or beverages
Issue supplies, materials, or equipment
Issue supplies, materials, or equipment

Documenting/Recording Information

Document organizational or operational procedures
Maintain operational records, files, or reports
Maintain personnel records
Maintain transportation records
Prepare forms or applications
Write administrative procedures services manual
Maintain regulatory or compliance documentation
Maintain processes and procedures manual
Write administrative procedures services manual
Maintain record of expenses
Prepare forms or applications
Maintain file of job openings
Maintain job descriptions
Write project charter
Maintain shipping records
Maintain flight records or logs
Document organizational or operational procedures
Maintain purchasing records
Prepare compliance reports
Maintain flight records or logs
Record production data
Maintain record of organization expenses
Prepare procurement or purchase order documents
Prepare regulatory or compliance documentation or reports
Record details of deliveries or shipments
Prepare financial reports
Prepare investigation, accident, or incident reports
Draft legally binding agreements

Thinking Creatively

Develop operational policies and standards
Develop business or organizational policies, programs, or standards
Maintain quality assurance procedures
Develop purchasing policies or procedures
Develop staff policies
Develop transportation or logistical policies, procedures, or standards
Develop records management systems
Establish employee performance standards
Develop computer or data information systems
Develop financial policies, procedures, or standards
Develop advertising or marketing policies, procedures, or standards
Develop operational policies, procedures, or standards
Develop transportation or logistical policies, procedures, or standards
Develop business or organizational policies, programs, or standards
Establish organizational guidelines or policies
Establish performance metrics for business operations
Develop safety procedures and regulations
Establish recruiting procedures
Establish operational policies
Plan facility layouts or designs
Develop business or financial information systems

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Determine project parameters or specifications
Estimate demand for products or services
Estimate transportation or shipping related project material requirements
Estimate delivery dates
Determine resource needs
Estimate project material requirements
Estimate project labor requirements
Employ weighing or measuring devices in transportation
Determine physical or chemical properties of materials
Weigh products or materials to be moved or transported
Estimate demand for products or services
Estimate delivery dates
Determine resource needs
Estimate project or production material requirements
Estimate project labor requirements
Measure items or parcels
Estimate project costs
Determine project parameters or specifications
Estimate transportation related project costs
Forecast departmental personnel requirements
Employ weighing or measuring devices in transportation
Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects
Estimate costs of products, goods, or services
Calculate shipping costs
Weigh products or materials to be moved or transported
Measure items or parcels
Determine physical or chemical properties of materials
Convert design specifications to cost estimates

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Collaborate with organizational members on business or operational matters
Collaborate with employees to improve organizational systems
Collaborate with organizational or team members to accomplish work
Conduct meetings with clients and customers
Collaborate with employees to reduce costs
Collaborate with organizational members on business or operational matters
Collaborate with organizational or team members to accomplish work
Provide liaison services between departments, agencies, or federal and local entities
Collaborate with employees to improve organizational systems
Collaborate with employees to reduce costs
Conduct meetings with clients and customers
Provide liaison services between departments, agencies, or federal and local entities
Discuss issues or concerns with sales personnel
Respond to employee concerns
Conduct staff or co-worker meetings
Discuss issues and concerns with purchasing department or personnel
Communicate directions using railroad signals
Respond to employee concerns
Communicate work orders and plans to airline, air traffic, or airfield personnel
Collaborate with artistic production workers such as performers, directors, designers, and others


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Booster Skills & Certifications

Job Seekers possessing booster skills & certifications, such as those listed below, added to core skills are more marketable, harder to find and expensive to hire.

Hard to Fill: Employers find positions requiring these skills to be hard to fill. These skills and certifications make a job seeker more in demand because the skills are not widely available.

Expensive to Fill: Employers find positions requiring these skills to be expensive to fill. Job seekers with these skills and certifications are likely to earn more money.

Skill or Certification Certi - fication Hard to Fill Expensive to Fill
Product Management
Business Development
Product Distribution
Trade Marketing
Warehouse Management
Product Development




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