Occupation Summary

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

O*NET 11-3071.00

Description:

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.

Annual Wages:
$109,736.00
Employment Rate:
Employment is expected to increase by 22.97%.
Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree. According to O*Net, the majority of people employed in this occupation have this level of education.
Endorsement:
Business and Industry

  1. Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
  2. Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
  3. Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
  4. Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
  5. Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
  6. Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.
  7. Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
  8. Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials.
  9. Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, environmental policies, or government regulations.
  10. Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.
  11. Monitor inventory levels of products or materials in warehouses.
  12. Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
  13. Prepare and manage departmental budgets.
  14. Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
  15. Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed fee and tariff increases or schedule changes.
  16. Interview, select, and train warehouse and supervisory personnel.
  17. Advise sales and billing departments of transportation charges for customers' accounts.
  18. Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
  19. Confer with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities, such as production, sales, records control, or purchasing.
  20. Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics.
  21. Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records.
  22. Examine invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
  23. Plan or implement energy saving changes to transportation services, such as reducing routes, optimizing capacities, employing alternate modes of transportation, or minimizing idling.
  24. Evaluate contractors or business partners for operational efficiency or safety or environmental performance records.
  25. Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators, or insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates.
  26. Develop or implement plans for facility modification or expansion, such as equipment purchase or changes in space allocation or structural design.
  27. Direct inbound or outbound operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.
  28. Plan or implement improvements to internal or external systems or processes.
  29. Recommend or authorize capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment or property to increase efficiency and services.
  30. Review invoices, work orders, consumption reports, or demand forecasts to estimate peak performance periods and to issue work assignments.


National Industry Employment Patterns


Industry % of Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers employed Annual Growth Rate
Freight transportation arrangement 3 1.58
Couriers and express delivery services 2.6 0.84


Labor Market Information


2024 Statewide average hourly wage $52.76
2024 National average hourly wage $55.77
2022 National employment 177,700
2022 Texas employment 19,020
Texas projected employment by 2032 23,389
Texas projected annual employment and Turnover openings through 2032 2,097




TEXAS COUNTY MAP BY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREA
* Due to confidentiality rules, not all regions may have the data displayed. The sum of all the regions may not be equal to the state total.


Top 10 Relevant Knowledge Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
89.20%
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
82.80%
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
79.60%
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
76.00%
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
71.80%
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
71.00%
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
69.80%
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
64.80%
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
63.80%
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
63.80%


Top 10 Relevant Skill Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
77.60%
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
77.60%
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
75.00%
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
75.00%
Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
72.40%
Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
72.40%
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
72.40%
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
72.40%
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
72.40%
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
72.40%


Top 10 Relevant Abilities Relevant Importance Levels
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
80.00%
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
80.00%
Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
80.00%
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
77.60%
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
77.60%
Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
77.60%
Information Ordering
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
75.00%
Category Flexibility
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
75.00%
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75.00%
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
75.00%


  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
    -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
    -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Getting Information
    -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
    -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
  • Working with Computers
    -- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Other Activities


  • Independence
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
  • Relationships
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.



Tools

Bar code labels: Barcoding labels;

Bar code reader equipment: Barcode scanners;

Desktop computers: Desktop computers;

Digital cameras: Digital cameras;

Forklifts: Forklifts;

Hazardous material protective apparel: Personal protective equipment;

Laser fax machine: Laser facsimile machines;

Location based messaging service platforms: Wireless communication and satellite positioning tools;

Mobile phones: Cell phones;

Notebook computers: Laptop computers;

Pallet trucks: Pallet jacks;

Personal computers: Personal computers;

Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers: Personal digital assistants PDA;

Photocopiers: Photocopiers;

Radio frequency data communication equipment: Radio frequency truck-mounted terminals; Radio frequency handheld terminals;

Radio frequency identification devices: Radio frequency identification RFID devices;

Special purpose telephones: Multi-line telephone systems;

Vehicular global positioning system GPS: Global positioning systems GPS;


Technology

Accounting software: Argos Software ABECAS Insight FMS; Automated expense reporting system software;

Analytical or scientific software: Eaton Fleet Advisor; Freight Rail Crew Optimization Scheduling FRCOS software; IMSure Solutions SHIPflex; Integrated Decision Support Match Advice; Integrated Decision Support Netwise Enterprise; Integrated Decision Support Netwise Frontline; Optimization software; QUALCOMM QTRACS; QUALCOMM ViaWeb;

Backup or archival software: Veritas NetBackup;

Business intelligence and data analysis software: Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition;

Calendar and scheduling software: Scheduling software;

Compliance software: Shipping Solutions; Scanlon Associates LogPak;

Computer aided design CAD software: Bentley MicroStation; Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D;

Data base reporting software: SAP Business Objects;

Data base user interface and query software: Structured query language SQL; Airline global distribution systems GDS software; Bentley Transportation Data Manager; Database software; Microsoft SQL Server; Labelmaster Software REG-Trieve; Microsoft Access;

Electronic mail software: Microsoft Outlook; IBM Lotus Notes; IBM Notes; Email software;

Enterprise resource planning ERP software: Enterprise resource planning ERP software; Infor ERP Baan; Microsoft Dynamics; Microsoft Dynamics AX; Microsoft Dynamics GP; TMW PowerSuite; Transtek Compass ERP; SAP ERP Operations; SAP software; NetSuite ERP; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne;

Enterprise system management software: IBM Power Systems software;

Financial analysis software: Oracle E-Business Suite Financials;

Geographic information system: ESRI ArcLogistics;

Graphics or photo imaging software: Graphics software;

Inventory management software: DSA Foxware Warehouse Management; Aljex Inventory; Logility Voyager WarehousePRO; Infosite Technologies DM Warehousing; Inventory control software; Inventory management systems; Iptor Supply Chain; MRA Technologies MRATrack Warehouse Management System; Sentai Pinpoint;

Label making software: ABOL Manifest Systems;

Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software: 3PL Central; Cadre Technologies Accuplus Integrated Distribution Logistics System; Cadre Technologies Cadence Transportation Management System; Cadre Technologies Cadence Warehouse Management System; Catalyst International CatalystConnect; Geometrix; HighJump Software Warehouse Advantage; IBM i2 Transportation Manager; FedEx Ship Manager; Fleetware software; Four Soft 4S eLog; Four Soft 4S VisiLog; Amber Road; Integrated Decision Support Corporation Swap Advice; IntelliTrack 3PL; IntelliTrack Warehouse Management System (WMS); Integrated Decision Support Corporation Expert Fuel; Integrated Decision Support Corporation Netwise Supply Chain; Infosite Technologies Dispatch-Mate; Logisuite Enterprise; Logisuite Forwarder; Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software; Materials resource planning MRP software; Oracle E-Business Suite Logistics; Radio Beacon WMS; RedPrairie DLx Warehouse; UPS WorldShip; USPS.com; Warehouse management system WMS; SSA Global Warehouse Management System WMS; Summary Systems Fleet Commander; Supply chain event management software; TECSYS EliteSeries; TECSYS PointForce Enterprise;

Metadata management software: Quest Erwin Data Modeler;

Mobile location based services software: Transportation management system TMS software;

Office suite software: Microsoft Office software;

Operating system software: Hewlett Packard HP-UX;

Presentation software: Microsoft PowerPoint; Presentation software;

Process mapping and design software: Microsoft Visio;

Project management software: Microsoft Project; Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management;

Route navigation software: Integrated Decision Support Corporation Route Advice; Intergraph GeoMedia Transportation Manager; CoPilot Truck; ALK Technologies FleetSuite; ALK Technologies PC*Miler;

Spreadsheet software: Microsoft Excel; Spreadsheet software;

Time accounting software: WorkForce Software EmpCenter Time and Attendance;

Word processing software: Word processing software; Microsoft Word;


Related O*NET occupational titles for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers include:
  • 11-3013.00 Facilities Managers
  • 11-1021.00 General and Operations Managers
  • 11-3051.00 Industrial Production Managers
  • 13-1081.00 Logisticians
  • 13-1081.02 Logistics Analysts
  • 13-1081.01 Logistics Engineers
  • 13-1082.00 Project Management Specialists
  • 11-3061.00 Purchasing Managers
  • 11-3071.04 Supply Chain Managers
  • 19-3099.01 Transportation Planners

Contact Texas Workforce Commission
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** The information in this report may be derived from many sources like O*NET, BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), OOH (Occupational Outlook Handbook), and Career One Stop.