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Logistics Manager
Role & responsibilities
Optimizes supply chain processes, oversees warehousing and transportation, and resolves issues to keep deliveries on schedule.
Key strengths
- Organization30% (Job)
- Analytical thinking22% (Job)
- Communication18% (Job)
- Problem solving16% (Job)
- Decision making14% (Job)
What this means for you
- Analytical thinking – Uses data and logic to guide decisions.
- Communication – Shares information clearly with clients and colleagues.
- Organization – Keeps plans, schedules, and resources aligned.
Typical tasks
- Design and optimize supply chain and distribution strategies.
- Negotiate carrier contracts and resolve logistics disruptions.
- Manage warehouse operations, transportation partners, and inventory.
Daily work
- Checks inbound/outbound schedules and capacity constraints
- Aligns warehouse, transport, and suppliers on priorities
- Monitors KPIs and resolves bottlenecks or exceptions
Education & entry routes
Helpful but not mandatory
- APICS/CSCP preparation
- Freight and tariff management course
Alternative pathways
- Warehouse Operations Manager
- Supply Chain Planner
- Transportation Analyst
Work environment
- Team size
- Operations teams of 10–50 across warehouses and planning.
- Typical employers
- Logistics providers, manufacturers, and retail distribution centers.
- People contact
- High—constant coordination with carriers and internal teams.
- Stress level
- High, driven by time-sensitive deliveries and disruptions.
- Working hours
- Business hours with on-call support for issues.
Entry & progression
Common entry roles
- Warehouse Supervisor
- Logistics Coordinator
Next career steps
- Supply Chain Manager
- Director of Logistics