Logistics/Distribution Manager

Average Annual Salary for Logistics/Distribution Manager:

Entry level / minimum experienced Logistics/Distribution Managers can start at approximately $60,000

Necessary Education for a Logistics/Distribution Manager Career:

A Bachelors Degree in Business Studies with Logistics emphasis.

What is an Logistics/Distribution Manager in a nutshell?

Managing transport & distribution centers including drivers & warehouse staff.

Types of Logistics/Distribution Manager positions:

• Purchasing Manager
• Transport Manager
• Production Manager
• Warehouse Systems Analyst
• Road Transport Manager
• Freight forwarder
• Warehouse manager
• Air cabin crew
• Port manager
• Rail operations manager
• Transportation manager, passenger services
• Transportation planner

Managing the process that make up the supply chain from the raw material to where the end product is used - providing the right product, in the right quantity, at the right time. Coordinating the supply, distribution & storage of goods. Using complex computer systems to control the flow of goods & to gather information.

• Managing inventories.
• Written communication,
• Analyzing
• Organizing
• Computing