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Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Management · SOC 11-3071
9.6% AI Exposure — Medium
$107,230
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
11,400
Proj. Annual Openings
221,180
Employment (OEWS 2025)
90/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure9.6%
AI Resiliency90/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure9.7%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Active Listening
3.Speaking
4.Monitoring
5.Coordination
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.
Common titles: Distribution Center Manager, Distribution Manager, Fleet Manager, Global Transportation Manager, Logistics Director, Logistics Operations Manager
Representative Tasks
- •Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
- •Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
- •Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
- •Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
- •Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Supervise employees.
- •Implement organizational process or policy changes.
- •Develop safety standards, policies, or procedures.
- •Inspect condition or functioning of facilities or equipment.
- •Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft PowerPoint · hotSAP software · hotWarehouse management system WMS3PL CentralEaton Fleet AdvisorInventory control softwareInventory management systemsMicrosoft DynamicsMRA Technologies MRATrack Warehouse Management SystemOptimization software
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
12.0%
Avg AI Exposure
10
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| Outlook | Average | 40% Bright |
| Median Salary | $107,230 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 90/100 | N/A |