Also called: Distribution Center Manager, Logistics Manager
Manages trucks, warehouses and shipping operations to get goods where they need to go.
You run a distribution center that ships 50,000 orders a day. You check the overnight numbers, solve a staffing gap on the loading dock and negotiate rates with a trucking company.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's in logistics or business, or promoted after years of experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years). Faster than average.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI routing grows and self-driving trucks may arrive within 10 years; running docks, crews and carrier deals stays human.
Classes: Business elective, Geography, AP Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-3071.
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