Also called: Inventory Manager, Stock Control Manager
Makes sure a warehouse's records match what's actually on the shelves and that stock levels are right.
You track down why the system says 500 units exist but only 420 are on the shelf. You plan cycle counts, set reorder levels, and work with buyers so the warehouse doesn't run out of hot items.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in supply chain or business, or years of inventory experience; APICS/ASCM certification helps.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics.
Growing about average. Steady.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. RFID, drones and AI forecast and count stock automatically; fewer inventory managers, with problem-solving left to people.
Classes: Business, Statistics, Computer applications.
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