Storage and Distribution Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actions of businesses involved in the storage and distribution of materials and goods, either inside their own firm or across many businesses.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
MED
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
MED
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Level of responsibilities
Physical demands
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Dealing and handling conflicts
Comfort of the work setting
Leadership
Critical decision making
Exposure to job hazards
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others Know More
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Know More
Getting Information Know More
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates Know More
Interacting With Computers Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Know More

Areas of Study

Administration and Management Know More
Customer and Personal Service Know More
Economics and Accounting Know More
English Language Know More
Mathematics Know More
Personnel and Human Resources Know More
Production and Processing Know More
Transportation Know More

Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Near Vision Know More
  2. Oral Comprehension Know More
  3. Oral Expression Know More
  4. Problem Sensitivity Know More
  5. Speech Clarity Know More
  6. Speech Recognition Know More
  7. Written Comprehension Know More
  8. Written Expression Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
Complex Problem Solving Know More
Coordination Know More
Critical Thinking Know More
Management of Personnel Resources Know More
Monitoring Know More
Reading Comprehension Know More
Speaking Know More