11-3071.00 - Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

14/12/2023, 19:03 11-3071.
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Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

11-3071.00 Bright Outlook Updated 2023
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11-3071.04 Supply Chain Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with

organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.
Sample of reported job titles: Distribution Center Manager, Distribution Manager, Fleet Manager, Global
Transportation Manager, Logistics Director, Logistics Operations Manager, Shipping Manager, Supply Chain
Logistics Manager, Transportation Manager, Warehouse Supervisor
Summary Details Custom Easy Read Veterans Español
Contents
Occupation-Specific Information
Tasks
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Importance Category Task
89 Core Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving,

storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
83 Core Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security

programs and activities.
83 Core Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or

equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or
replacements.
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Importance Category Task
82 Core Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to

ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent
with organizational requirements.
78 Core Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with

business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order
management, accounting, or shipping.
77 Core Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the

most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products
or supplies.
77 Core Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics

systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
76 Core Develop and document standard and emergency operating

procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or
salvaging products or materials.
76 Core Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with

administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union
contracts, environmental policies, or government regulations.
75 Core Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes,

such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes,
or carriers.
Technology Skills
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Accounting software — Argos Software ABECAS Insight FMS; Automated expense reporting system
software
Analytical or scientific software — Eaton Fleet Advisor; Optimization software; QUALCOMM
QTRACS; QUALCOMM ViaWeb
Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D ; Bentley MicroStation
Data base user interface and query software — Database software; Microsoft Access ; Microsoft
SQL Server ; Structured query language SQL
Electronic mail software — Email software; IBM Lotus Notes; IBM Notes; Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Microsoft Dynamics ; Oracle JD Edwards
EnterpriseOne; SAP software ; Transtek Compass ERP
Inventory management software — Inventory control software; Inventory management systems;
MRA Technologies MRATrack Warehouse Management System; Sentai Pinpoint
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software — 3PL Central; TECSYS
PointForce Enterprise; USPS.com; Warehouse management system WMS
Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint

Route navigation software — ALK Technologies FleetSuite; ALK Technologies PC*Miler; Integrated
Decision Support Corporation Route Advice; Intergraph GeoMedia Transportation Manager
Hot Technologies are requirements most frequently included across all employer job postings.
See all 15 Hot Technologies for this occupation.
In Demand skills are frequently included in employer job postings for this occupation.
See all 6 In Demand skills for this occupation.
Tools Used
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Bar code reader equipment — Barcode scanners

Laser fax machine — Laser facsimile machines
Mobile phones — Cell phones
Notebook computers — Laptop computers
Pallet trucks — Pallet jacks
Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers — Personal digital assistants PDA
Radio frequency data communication equipment — Radio frequency handheld terminals; Radio
frequency truck-mounted terminals
Radio frequency identification devices — Radio frequency identification RFID devices
Special purpose telephones — Multi-line telephone systems
Vehicular global positioning system GPS — Global positioning systems GPS
Occupational Requirements
Work Activities
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Importance Work Activity
84 Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing

information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in
written form, e-mail, or in person.
84 Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and

evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
82 Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining

information from all relevant sources.
Importance Work Activity
77 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and

plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
76 Working with Computers — Using computers and computer systems

(including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up
functions, enter data, or process information.
75 Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust,

respect, and cooperation among team members.
74 Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and

direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and
monitoring performance.
73 Communicating with People Outside the Organization — Communicating

with people outside the organization, representing the organization to
customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This
information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
73 Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a

group to work together to accomplish tasks.
73 Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing

constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and
maintaining them over time.
Detailed Work Activities

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Supervise employees.
Implement organizational process or policy changes.
Develop safety standards, policies, or procedures.
Inspect condition or functioning of facilities or equipment.
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.
Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities.
Implement transportation changes to reduce environmental impact.
Resolve customer complaints or problems.
Develop emergency response plans or procedures.
Work Context
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Context Work Context
98 Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
97 Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
95 Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face

discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
91 Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in
contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to
perform it?
86 Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others
in a group or team in this job?
85 Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to

make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the
image and reputation of the organization?
85 Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict
deadlines?
79 Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without

supervision, does the job offer?
79 Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require

working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
77 Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact

or highly accurate in performing this job?
Experience Requirements
Job Zone
Title Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Education Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do
not.
Related Experience 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.
Job Training Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related
experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Job Zone Examples 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.
SVP Range (7.0 to < 8.0)
Training & Credentials

State training Select a State Go
Local training ZIP Code 77477 Go
Certifications Find certifications nationwide
State licenses Select a State Go
Apprenticeship Opportunities
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Example apprenticeship titles for this occupation:
Storage and Distribution Manager
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Apprenticeship Program.
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Worker Requirements
Skills
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Importance Skill
73 Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and
weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
73 Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Importance Skill
72 Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other

individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
72 Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and

paragraphs in work-related documents.
71 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.
71 Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
68 Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing

related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
66 Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs

of the audience.
65 Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and

directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
64 Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and

benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Knowledge
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Importance Knowledge
87 Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or

goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
79 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.
75 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.
70 English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English

language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition,
and grammar.
Importance Knowledge
65 Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus,

statistics, and their applications.
64 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.
62 Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies,

procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national
security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and
institutions.
56 Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting

principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and
reporting of financial data.
55 Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips,

electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including
applications and programming.
55 Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production

processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the
effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Worker Characteristics
Abilities
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Importance Ability
74 Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information

and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
74 Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in

speaking so others will understand.
74 Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information

and ideas presented in writing.
73 Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely

to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that
there is a problem.
Importance Ability
72 Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in

writing so others will understand.
69 Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of

another person.
68 Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific

problems to produce answers that make sense.
68 Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
66 Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form

general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly
unrelated events).
63 Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain

order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of
numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Interests
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Occupational
Interest
Interest
83 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.
79 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.
43 Realistic — Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment,

materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors.
Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and
electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation,
agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective
services.
27 Investigative — Work involves studying and researching non-living objects,

living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior.
Occupational
Interest
Interest
Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or

social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities,
mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
23 Social — Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing

service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health
care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
0 Artistic — Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances,

written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic
principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations
are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts,
music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Work Values
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Extent Work Value
72 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.
70 Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to

work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity,
Responsibility and Autonomy.
70 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.
63 Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive

management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are
Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
57 Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented
and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of
accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and
Achievement.
54 Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement,

potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding
needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
Work Styles
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Importance Work Style
89 Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable,

and fulfilling obligations.
88 Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
85 Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer

opinions and direction.
85 Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and
effectively with high-stress situations.
82 Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in
completing work tasks.
81 Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and
displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
81 Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in

check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very
difficult situations.
80 Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or

negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
80 Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and

challenges.
77 Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to

address work-related issues and problems.
Workforce Characteristics
Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages $47.39 hourly, $98,560 annual
(2022)
State wages Texas Go
Local wages ZIP Code 77477 Go
Employment 177,700 employees

(2022)
Projected growth Faster than average (5% to 8%)

(2022-2032)
Projected job 15,900

openings
(2022-2032)
State trends Select a State Go
Top industries Transportation and Warehousing (32% employed in this sector)

(2022) Wholesale Trade (16%)
Manufacturing (12%)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections . “Projected growth”
represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). “Projected job openings”
represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web

State job openings Select a State Go
Local job openings ZIP Code 77477 Go
More Information
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Sources of Additional Information

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Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or
industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an
endorsement.
American Society of Civil Engineers

American Society of Highway Engineers
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Association for Supply Chain Management
Community Transportation Association of America
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
Institute for Supply Management
International Warehouse Logistics Association
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
NAFA Fleet Management Association

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00 - Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

11-3071.04 Supply Chain Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with

Summary Details Custom Easy Read Veterans Español

Importance Category Task

89 Core Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving,

83 Core Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security

83 Core Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or

Importance Category Task

82 Core Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to

78 Core Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with

77 Core Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the

77 Core Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics

76 Core Develop and document standard and emergency operating

76 Core Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with

75 Core Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes,

Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint

Bar code reader equipment — Barcode scanners

Importance Work Activity

84 Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing

84 Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and

82 Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining

Importance Work Activity

77 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and

76 Working with Computers — Using computers and computer systems

75 Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust,

74 Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and

73 Communicating with People Outside the Organization — Communicating

73 Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a

73 Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing

Detailed Work Activities

Context Work Context

97 Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

95 Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face

85 Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to

79 Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without

79 Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require

77 Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact

Related Experience A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is

SVP Range (7.0 to < 8.0)

Training & Credentials

Local training ZIP Code 77477 Go

Certifications Find certifications nationwide

State licenses Select a State Go

Example apprenticeship titles for this occupation:

Storage and Distribution Manager

73 Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.

72 Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other

72 Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and

71 Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

68 Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing

66 Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs

65 Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and

64 Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and

87 Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or

79 Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and

75 Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes

70 English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English

65 Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus,

64 Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures

62 Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies,