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Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

Median Salary
53,900
Job Outlook
-4%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

86%

Private not for profit

5%

Federal Government

4%

Self-employed

3%

State and local government

2%

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of material recording clerks is projected to decline 4 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 119,200 openings for material recording clerks are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$32,900

10%

$53,900

Median

$63,190

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    36%

  • Some college

    21%

  • Less than high school

    19%

  • Associate's degree

    13%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    9%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Production and Processing
  • English Language
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administrative
  • Administration and Management

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.