description
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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details
Currently Employed:
530
Projected Annual Job Openings:
40
Typical Hourly Wage:
$49.67 - $84.72
Typical Annual Salary:
$103,320 - $176,220
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
5 years or more work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
No on-the-job training
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typical job duties
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Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
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Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
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Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
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Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
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Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
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Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.
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Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
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Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, environmental policies, or government regulations.
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Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials.
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Monitor inventory levels of products or materials in warehouses.
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tools & technology
Tools:
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Bar code labels
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Bar code reader equipment
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Desktop computers
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Digital cameras
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Radio frequency data communication equipment
Technology:
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Analytical or scientific software
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Data base user interface and query software
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Enterprise resource planning ERP software
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Inventory management software
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Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
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