Occupation Details
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.
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Interests
Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Enterprising
Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Work Values
Working Conditions
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Relationships
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
Independence
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Salary & Job Outlook
Starting Salary
$78,130.00
New York StateMedian Salary
$118,140.00
New York StateExperienced Salary
$148,030.00
New York StateNational Average for Comparison
New York State Job Market Outlook
Jobs Right Now (2018)
4,230
professionals in NYFuture Job Growth (2030)
5,170
+94 jobs/yearNew Jobs Every Year
443
new opportunities yearlyGrowth Rate
0.2%
projected increasePreparation: Experience, Training, and Education
The list below outlines the prior educational experience required to perform in this occupation.
Degree Needed - Four-year college
Experience Requirements
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Education Requirements
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Training Details
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Transferrable Skills and Experience
Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
School Programs
The following lists school programs which are applicable to this occupation.
Licensing & Certification
State License and Certifications Requirements are not currently associated with this occupation.
Apprenticeship
Contact your regional representative to learn more about apprenticeships available in your area by visiting Apprenticeship Contacts.
Skills
The list below includes the skills required by workers in this occupation; skills are what allow you to learn more quickly and improve your performance.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Skill level is measured on a seven point scale, where one means 'some competence required for this occupation' and seven means 'a high level of expertise required for this occupation'.
Knowledge
The list below includes knowledge items, the principles and facts required by this occupation.
Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
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.
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.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Knowledge level is measured on a seven point scale, where one means 'some competence required for this occupation' and seven means 'a high level of expertise required for this occupation'.
Work Environment
The list below includes the physical and social factors that influence the nature of work in this occupation.
Hover over or tap each factor to see its description.
Work Styles
Included in the list below are the personal work style characteristics that can affect how well a worker is likely to perform in this occupation.
Adaptability/Flexibility
Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Initiative
Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
Leadership
Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Persistence
Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Self-Control
Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Stress Tolerance
Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Tools & Technology
This list below describes the machines, equipment, tools, software, and information technology that workers in this occupation will use.
Tools
- Barcode scanners
- Barcoding labels
- Cell phones
- Desktop computers
- Digital cameras
- Forklifts
- Global positioning systems GPS
- Laptop computers
- Laser facsimile machines
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Pallet jacks
- Personal computers
- Personal digital assistants PDA
- Personal protective equipment
- Photocopiers
- Radio frequency handheld terminals
- Radio frequency identification RFID devices
- Radio frequency truck-mounted terminals
Technology
- 3PL Central
- ABOL Manifest Systems
- ALK Technologies PC*Miler
- Airline global distribution systems GDS software
- Aljex Inventory
- Amber Road
- Argos Software ABECAS Insight FMS
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Automated expense reporting system software
- Bentley MicroStation
- Bentley Transportation Data Manager
- CA Erwin Data Modeler
- Catalyst International CatalystConnect
- CoPilot Truck
- DSA Foxware Warehouse Management
- Database software
Duties
Duties are job behaviors describing activities that occur on multiple jobs. The generalized and detailed work activities described in the list below apply to this occupation.
- use weighing or measuring devices in transportation
- enforce laws, ordinances, or regulations
- provide customer service in surface transportation
- provide customer service
- provide customer service
- answer customer or public inquiries
- call on customers to solicit new business
- prepare reports
- write administrative procedures services manual
- recommend improvements to work methods or procedures
- recommend purchase, repair, or modification of equipment
- recommend solutions of administrative problems
- inspect commercial vehicles
- inspect transportation equipment for damage or defects
- inspect facilities to determine repair or replacement needs
- inspect property to determine damages
- interview job applicants
- hire, discharge, transfer, or promote workers
- evaluate information from employment interviews
- explain rules, policies or regulations
- estimate time or cost for installation, repair, or construction projects
- develop safety regulations
- develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
- develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
- understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
- develop budgets
- manage contracts
- purchase property management or maintenance equipment or supplies
- order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment
- analyze financial data
- analyze operational or management reports or records
- analyze operational or management reports or records
- analyze organizational operating practices or procedures
- analyze organizational operating practices or procedures
- investigate customer complaints
- investigate customer complaints
- compile information on findings from investigation of accidents
- measure, weigh, or count products or materials
- use interpersonal communication techniques
- use local or regional geographical knowledge to transportation
- use oral or written communication techniques
- use oral or written communication techniques
- use established traffic or transportation procedures
- use conflict resolution techniques
- use conflict resolution techniques
- use public speaking techniques
- use knowledge of investigation techniques
- use negotiation techniques
- use negotiation techniques
- use freight shipping or storage procedures
- negotiate labor agreements
- negotiate business contracts
- negotiate business contracts
- resolve personnel problems or grievances
- resolve customer or public complaints
- resolve customer or public complaints
- maintain safe work environment
- monitor facilities or equipment
- monitor repairs or maintenance to enforce standards
- develop maintenance schedules
- schedule work to meet deadlines
- schedule facility or property maintenance
- schedule air or surface pickup, delivery, or distribution of product
- arrange delivery schedules
- adhere to safety procedures
- adhere to safety procedures
- inspect products or systems for regulatory compliance
- perform safety inspections in transportation setting
- oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards
- ensure compliance with government regulations
- examine documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards
- oversee execution of organizational or program policies
- oversee execution of organizational or program policies
- direct and coordinate highway transportation activities
- oversee activities related to dispatching, routing, or tracking transportation vehicles
- confer with other departmental heads to coordinate activities
- direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
- direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
- communicate technical information
- communicate technical information
- write business correspondence
- assign work to staff or employees
- assign work to staff or employees
- evaluate performance of employees or contract personnel
- orient new employees
- supervise clerical or administrative personnel
- review traffic routing or control plans
- conduct or attend staff meetings
- conduct or attend staff meetings
Tasks
The list below outlines specific tasks that a worker in this occupation is called upon to do regularly.
- Direct inbound or outbound operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.
- Plan or implement improvements to internal or external systems or processes.
- Recommend or authorize capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment or property to increase efficiency and services.
- Review invoices, work orders, consumption reports, or demand forecasts to estimate peak performance periods and to issue work assignments.
- 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.
- Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials.
- Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, environmental policies, or government regulations.
- Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.
- Monitor inventory levels of products or materials in warehouses.
- Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
- Prepare and manage departmental budgets.
- Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
- Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed fee and tariff increases or schedule changes.
- Interview, select, and train warehouse and supervisory personnel.
- Advise sales and billing departments of transportation charges for customers' accounts.
- Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
- Confer with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities, such as production, sales, records control, or purchasing.
- Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics.
- Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records.
- Examine invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
- Plan or implement energy saving changes to transportation services, such as reducing routes, optimizing capacities, employing alternate modes of transportation, or minimizing idling.
- Evaluate contractors or business partners for operational efficiency or safety or environmental performance records.
- Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators, or insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates.
- Develop or implement plans for facility modification or expansion, such as equipment purchase or changes in space allocation or structural design.
Learning Resources
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