Description:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the transportation operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that engage in the storage and distribution of products.

Salary Range*:

• $39,000 - $60,000.

Job Growth:

• 8.4% from 2006-2016.
  

Education Required:

• Work experience in related job or bachelor’s degree.

Job Requirement(s):

• Previous experience, knowledge of transportation, storage, or distribution industry.

Relevant Military Jobs:

• Cargo specialists; petroleum supply specialists.

Branch of Service Offering Jobs:

• Army; Air Force; Marines; Navy.

Core Skills:

• Supervision, budgeting, excellent oral and written communication, safety management, managing processes, inventory control, surveillance skills, Microsoft Word/Excel skills.

Examples of Employers:

• Wal-mart; Safeway; Walgreens; Staples; Nestle; Lowes.

Job Openings:

• 36,000 total from 2006-2016.

Difficulty for Entry:

• Medium, due to management experience in specialized area and short supply of job openings.

Sources: PayScale; Bureau of Labor Statistics.

*Note: Salaries will vary based on years of relevant work experience,
education, and other employer requirements.