O*NET-SOC 11-3071.00
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.Core21340
- Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.Core21341
- Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.Core21342
- Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.Core21343
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.Core21344
- Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.Core21345
- Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.Core21346
- Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials.Core21347
- Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, environmental policies, or government regulations.Core21348
- Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.Core21349
- Monitor inventory levels of products or materials in warehouses.Core21350
- Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.Core21351
- Prepare and manage departmental budgets.Core21352
- Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.Core21353
- Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed fee and tariff increases or schedule changes.Core21354
- Interview, select, and train warehouse and supervisory personnel.Core21355
- Advise sales and billing departments of transportation charges for customers' accounts.Core21356
- Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits or improving services.Core21357
- Confer with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities, such as production, sales, records control, or purchasing.Core21358
- Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics.Core21359
- Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records.Core21360
- Examine invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.Core21361
- Plan or implement energy saving changes to transportation services, such as reducing routes, optimizing capacities, employing alternate modes of transportation, or minimizing idling.Core21362
- Evaluate contractors or business partners for operational efficiency or safety or environmental performance records.Core21363
- Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators, or insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates.Core21364
- Develop or implement plans for facility modification or expansion, such as equipment purchase or changes in space allocation or structural design.Core21365
- Direct inbound or outbound operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.21366
- Plan or implement improvements to internal or external systems or processes.21367
- Recommend or authorize capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment or property to increase efficiency and services.21368
- Review invoices, work orders, consumption reports, or demand forecasts to estimate peak performance periods and to issue work assignments.21369
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 103 examples in 29 categories, 14 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
- 3PL Central
- Amber Road
- Cadre Technologies Accuplus Integrated Distribution Logistics System
- Cadre Technologies Cadence Transportation Management System
- Cadre Technologies Cadence Warehouse Management System
- Catalyst International CatalystConnect
- FedEx Ship Manager
- Fleetware software
- Four Soft 4S eLog
- Four Soft 4S VisiLog
- Geometrix
- HighJump Software Warehouse Advantage
- IBM i2 Transportation Manager
- Infosite Technologies Dispatch-Mate
- Integrated Decision Support Corporation Expert Fuel
- Integrated Decision Support Corporation Netwise Supply Chain
- Integrated Decision Support Corporation Swap Advice
- IntelliTrack 3PL
- IntelliTrack Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Logisuite Enterprise
- Logisuite Forwarder
- Materials resource planning MRP software
- Oracle E-Business Suite Logistics
- Radio Beacon WMS
- RedPrairie DLx Warehouse
- SSA Global Warehouse Management System WMS
- Summary Systems Fleet Commander
- Supply chain event management software
- TECSYS EliteSeries
- TECSYS PointForce Enterprise
- UPS WorldShip
- USPS.com
- Warehouse management system WMSIn Demand
Label making software
- ABOL Manifest Systems
Data base user interface and query software
- Airline global distribution systems GDS software
- Bentley Transportation Data Manager
- Database software
- Labelmaster Software REG-Trieve
- Microsoft AccessHot Technology
- Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
- Structured query language SQLHot Technology
Inventory management software
- Aljex Inventory
- DSA Foxware Warehouse Management
- Infosite Technologies DM Warehousing
- Inventory control software
- Inventory management systems
- Iptor Supply Chain
- Logility Voyager WarehousePRO
- MRA Technologies MRATrack Warehouse Management System
- Sentai Pinpoint
Route navigation software
- ALK Technologies FleetSuite
- ALK Technologies PC*Miler
- CoPilot Truck
- Integrated Decision Support Corporation Route Advice
- Intergraph GeoMedia Transportation Manager
Accounting software
- Argos Software ABECAS Insight FMS
- Automated expense reporting system software
Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DHot Technology
- Bentley MicroStationHot Technology
Analytical or scientific software
- Eaton Fleet Advisor
- Freight Rail Crew Optimization Scheduling FRCOS software
- IMSure Solutions SHIPflex
- Integrated Decision Support Match Advice
- Integrated Decision Support Netwise Enterprise
- Integrated Decision Support Netwise Frontline
- Optimization software
- QUALCOMM QTRACS
- QUALCOMM ViaWeb
Electronic mail software
- Email software
- IBM Lotus Notes
- IBM Notes
- Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand
Geographic information system
- ESRI ArcLogistics
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Graphics software
Operating system software
- Hewlett Packard HP-UX
Enterprise system management software
- IBM Power Systems software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Infor ERP Baan
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- NetSuite ERP
- Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
- SAP ERP Operations
- SAP softwareHot Technology
- TMW PowerSuite
- Transtek Compass ERP
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand
Project management software
- Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementHot Technology
Process mapping and design software
- Microsoft VisioHot Technology
Word processing software
- Microsoft WordHot Technology
Business intelligence and data analysis software
- Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
Financial analysis software
- Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
Metadata management software
- Quest Erwin Data Modeler
Data base reporting software
- SAP Business Objects
Compliance software
- Scanlon Associates LogPak
- Shipping Solutions
Calendar and scheduling software
- Scheduling software
Mobile location based services software
- Transportation management system TMS software
Backup or archival software
- Veritas NetBackup
Time accounting software
- WorkForce Software EmpCenter Time and Attendance
Detailed Work Activities
From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it
Free · O*NET 30.3Getting Information
Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitor organizational procedures to ensure proper functioning.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Monitor performance of organizational members or partners.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspect condition or functioning of facilities or equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Examine financial records to ensure compliance with policies or regulations.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Analyzing Data or Information
Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Analyze forecasting data to improve business decisions.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Analyze financial records to improve budgeting or planning.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Analyze financial records to improve efficiency.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Approve expenditures.
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Implement organizational process or policy changes.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Implement transportation changes to reduce environmental impact.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Thinking Creatively
Develop safety standards, policies, or procedures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Develop emergency response plans or procedures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures for green or sustainable operations.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Developing Objectives and Strategies
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Plan facility layouts or designs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Documenting/Recording Information
Document organizational or operational procedures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Maintain operational records.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Negotiate contracts for transportation, distribution, or logistics services.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Resolve customer complaints or problems.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Training and Teaching Others
Conduct employee training programs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Supervise employees.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Prepare operational budgets.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Advise others on business or operational matters.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Staffing Organizational Units
Hire personnel.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Monitor inventories of products or materials.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source
WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openPilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.
Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.