Will “Logistics Manager” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
0 % Chance of Automation
Sadly, the research paper did not provide any information about this occupation. Maybe have a look at our directory?
Care to share? Click for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or XING. 👍
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the storage or distribution operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that are engaged in storing or distributing materials or products.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 11-3071.02
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Storage and Distribution Managers”.
Also Known As…
- Storage and Distribution Managers
- Warehouse Manager
- Stores Supervisor
- Shipping Supervisor
- Shipping Manager
- Load Out Supervisor
- Distribution Operation Manager
- Distribution Manager
- Distribution Center Manager
- Customer Service Manager
- Cold Storage Supervisor
- Waterworks Supervisor
- Water and Sewer Systems Superintendent
- Warehouser
- Warehouse/Distribution Manager
- Warehouse Supervisor
- Warehouse Operations Manager
- Warehouse Foreman
- Telegraph Office Manager
- Supply Requirements Officer
- Supply Officer
- Supply Controller
- Substation Manager
- Storage Manager
- Station Manager
- Shipping Receiving Manager
- Shipping Coordinator
- Sewer System Supervisor
- Service Delivery Manager
- Receiving Manager
- Print Traffic Manager
- Pipelines Superintendent
- Parking Lot Manager
- Parking Garage Manager
- Operations Manager
- Measurement Superintendent
- Marine Oil Terminal Superintendent
- Logistics Supply Officer
- Locker Operator
- International Trade Specialist
- Importer Exporter
- Import-Export Agent
- Import Manager
- Import Export Manager
- Import Coordinator
- Head of Physical Distribution and Logistics
- Head of Import Coordination and Production
- Distribution Superintendent
- Distribution Coordinator
- Distribution Center Supervisor
- Dispatcher
- Dispatch Manager
- Delivery Manager
- Compressor Stations Superintendent
- Bulk Plant Manager
- Building Supervisor
- Ammunition Storage Superintendent
Tasks for “Logistics Manager”
- Identify and implement carbon minimization activities to offset carbon emissions, such as by planting trees, purchasing carbon credits, or purchasing green technologies, such as air filtration or alternative energy vehicles or power.
- Evaluate contractors or business partners for operational efficiency or safety or environmental performance records.
- Examine invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
- Track and trace goods while they are en route to their destinations, expediting orders when necessary.
- Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials.
- Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
- Examine products or materials to estimate quantities or weight and type of container required for storage or transport.
- Arrange for necessary shipping documentation and contact customs officials to effect release of shipments.
- Develop or implement plans for facility modification or expansion, such as equipment purchase or changes in space allocation or structural design.
- Develop or implement plans for storage and distribution activities that emphasize technological solutions for sustainability, such as investment in smart or eco-friendly containers, dynamic distribution networks, warehouse renovations, or fuel efficient fleets.
- Plan or implement environmental training programs and activities.
- Schedule or monitor air or surface pickup, delivery, or distribution of products or materials.
- Interview, select, and train warehouse and supervisory personnel.
- Evaluate locations for new warehouses or distribution networks to determine their potential usefulness.
- Review invoices, work orders, consumption reports, or demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods and to issue work assignments.
- Evaluate freight or inventory costs associated with transit times to ensure that costs are appropriate.
- Confer with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities, such as production, sales, records control, or purchasing.
- Issue shipping instructions and provide routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated.
- Advise sales and billing departments of transportation charges for customers' accounts.
- Prepare or direct preparation of correspondence, reports, and operations, maintenance, and safety manuals.
- Respond to customers' or shippers' questions and complaints regarding storage and distribution services.
- Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators, or insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates.
- Prepare and manage departmental budgets.
- Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
- Develop storage and distribution models that include factors such as warehouse locations, customer locations, or available transportation modes to maximize operational efficiency or sustainability.
- Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
- Select modes of transportation for the distribution of goods that minimize pollution, such as carbon output or other environmental impacts.
- Evaluate the environmental implications of new warehouses or distribution networks.
- Participate in setting transportation and service rates.
- Arrange for storage facilities when required.
Related Technology & Tools
- Wireless communication and satellite positioning tools
- Radio frequency truck-mounted terminals
- Cell phones
- Desktop computers
- Radio frequency identification RFID devices
- Laptop computers
- Barcode scanners
- Barcoding labels
- Forklifts
- Global positioning systems GPS
- Radio frequency handheld terminals
- Digital cameras
- Pallet jacks
- Personal computers
- Personal digital assistants PDA
- DSA Foxware Warehouse Management
- Logility Voyager WarehousePRO
- Infor ERP Baan
- Microsoft Excel
- Integrated Decision Support Netwise Frontline
- Graphics software
- IBM i2 Transportation Manager
- MRA Technologies MRATrack Warehouse Management System
- CA Erwin Data Modeler
- Sentai Pinpoint
- Cadre Technologies Cadence Warehouse Management System
- Radio Beacon WMS
- Microsoft Access
- QUALCOMM ViaWeb
- IBM Lotus Notes
- IBM Power Systems software
- Infosite Technologies DM Warehousing
- QUALCOMM QTRACS
- Catalyst International CatalystConnect
- Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
- TECSYS EliteSeries
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Integrated Decision Support Netwise Enterprise
- Integrated Decision Support Corporation Swap Advice
- HighJump Software Warehouse Advantage
- Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
- Integrated Decision Support Corporation Netwise Supply Chain
- Hewlett Packard HP-UX
- IntelliTrack Warehouse Management System
- Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
- Supply chain event management software
- Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- RedPrairie DLx Warehouse
- ABOL Manifest Systems
- WorkForce Software EmpCenter Time and Attendance
- Veritas NetBackup
- TECSYS PointForce Enterprise
- SAP
- Scanlon Associates LogPak
- Iptor Supply Chain
- Word processing software
- IBM Notes
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Microsoft Outlook
- SSA Global Warehouse Management System WMS
- Aljex Inventory