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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
- Logistics Manager
- Locker Operator
- 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 “International Trade Specialist”
- Participate in setting transportation and service rates.
- Develop or implement plans for facility modification or expansion, such as equipment purchase or changes in space allocation or structural design.
- 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.
- Select modes of transportation for the distribution of goods that minimize pollution, such as carbon output or other environmental impacts.
- Review invoices, work orders, consumption reports, or demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods and to issue work assignments.
- Evaluate the environmental implications of new warehouses or distribution networks.
- Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials.
- Evaluate contractors or business partners for operational efficiency or safety or environmental performance records.
- Prepare and manage departmental budgets.
- Respond to customers' or shippers' questions and complaints regarding storage and distribution services.
- Evaluate locations for new warehouses or distribution networks to determine their potential usefulness.
- Examine products or materials to estimate quantities or weight and type of container required for storage or transport.
- Evaluate freight or inventory costs associated with transit times to ensure that costs are appropriate.
- Advise sales and billing departments of transportation charges for customers' accounts.
- 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.
- Arrange for storage facilities when required.
- Plan or implement environmental training programs and activities.
- Arrange for necessary shipping documentation and contact customs officials to effect release of shipments.
- Issue shipping instructions and provide routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated.
- Develop storage and distribution models that include factors such as warehouse locations, customer locations, or available transportation modes to maximize operational efficiency or sustainability.
- Track and trace goods while they are en route to their destinations, expediting orders when necessary.
- Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
- Confer with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities, such as production, sales, records control, or purchasing.
- Prepare or direct preparation of correspondence, reports, and operations, maintenance, and safety manuals.
- Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
- Schedule or monitor air or surface pickup, delivery, or distribution of products or materials.
- Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators, or insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates.
- Interview, select, and train warehouse and supervisory personnel.
- Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
- Examine invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
Related Technology & Tools
- Radio frequency identification RFID devices
- Wireless communication and satellite positioning tools
- Desktop computers
- Laptop computers
- Forklifts
- Barcoding labels
- Pallet jacks
- Radio frequency truck-mounted terminals
- Radio frequency handheld terminals
- Digital cameras
- Barcode scanners
- Cell phones
- Personal digital assistants PDA
- Global positioning systems GPS
- Personal computers
- Microsoft Office
- IBM Power Systems software
- Scanlon Associates LogPak
- Logility Voyager WarehousePRO
- Microsoft Excel
- Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
- RedPrairie DLx Warehouse
- QUALCOMM QTRACS
- IBM Lotus Notes
- Integrated Decision Support Netwise Frontline
- SSA Global Warehouse Management System WMS
- CA Erwin Data Modeler
- Hewlett Packard HP-UX
- Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
- IBM Notes
- Sentai Pinpoint
- Supply chain event management software
- IntelliTrack Warehouse Management System
- Infosite Technologies DM Warehousing
- Infor ERP Baan
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Word processing software
- DSA Foxware Warehouse Management
- Integrated Decision Support Netwise Enterprise
- Cadre Technologies Cadence Warehouse Management System
- Integrated Decision Support Corporation Netwise Supply Chain
- HighJump Software Warehouse Advantage
- Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Microsoft Word
- Veritas NetBackup
- Catalyst International CatalystConnect
- Graphics software
- Microsoft Access
- TECSYS EliteSeries
- Spreadsheet software
- Integrated Decision Support Corporation Swap Advice
- ABOL Manifest Systems
- WorkForce Software EmpCenter Time and Attendance
- IBM i2 Transportation Manager
- QUALCOMM ViaWeb
- Microsoft Outlook
- Aljex Inventory
- TECSYS PointForce Enterprise
- MRA Technologies MRATrack Warehouse Management System
- Iptor Supply Chain
- Radio Beacon WMS
- SAP