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Supply Chain Managers

Median Salary
99,200
Job Outlook
+3%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

85%

State and local government

5%

Self-employed

4%

Private not for profit

4%

Federal Government

3%

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What is the job outlook?

Employment of transportation, storage, and distribution managers is projected to grow 9 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 19,700 openings for transportation, storage, and distribution managers 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?

$59,990

10%

$99,200

Median

$151,680

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    66%

  • Master's degree

    19%

  • Post baccalaureate

    9%

  • Associate's degree

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • Public Administration
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
  • Transportation/Mobility Management
  • Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

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

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

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

Conventional

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

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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.