How to become a Logistics Supervisor
ARE you able to deliver the goods? Then keep your career trucking as a Logistics Supervisor.
As one of the nation’s fastest-growing job roles, salaries are on the up too - but do you have what it takes to land a role?
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- Site Supervisor, Brooksource, Ashburn
- Logistics Supervisor, A to Z Party Rental, Montgomeryville
- Inventory Supervisor, Blue Origin, FL
Want to know more about how to break into logistics?
Here’s your essential guide to getting started from Sun Jobs.
What does a Logistics Supervisor do? What does an Inventory Supervisor do?
Logistics Supervisors play an essential role in business.
Even if your company doesn’t employ one, you will likely buy goods which have been managed by a Logistics Supervisor.
The key duties of the job are to oversee supply chain management including the shipping and delivery of materials and warehouse personnel.
Inventory Supervisors work similarly but specialize in inventory operations, including monitoring stock levels and ensuring they are accurate, assessing which products are available for immediate sale and inspecting incoming and outgoing shipments.
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What do Logistics Supervisor jobs pay? What do Inventory Supervisor roles pay?
Although the roles have many similarities, the pay does differ slightly.
The average compensation for a Logistics Supervisor is $80,292, while an Inventory Supervisor can expect to make around $57,905 annually.
What qualifications will I need as a Logistics Supervisor?
It usually takes four to six years to become both an inventory manager and a logistics manager.
Typically, both jobs also require at least a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, logistics or a related field.
You will also need relevant work experience including the ability to use industry-standard software.
Stand-out candidates also tend to take voluntary certifications such as the courses offered by the Association for Supply Chain Management at www.ascm.org.
What personal skills will I need as a Logistics Supervisor or an Inventory Supervisor?
Again, many of the skills needed are broadly similar.
These include great customer service, attention to detail, the ability to work accurately under pressure and the willingness to continually upskill and look for ways to improve your team’s performance.
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