Roles · Logistics and transport

AI shipping manager

Plans and coordinates transportation and storage activities. Manages warehouse safety programs and resolves logistics problems for the business.

David Friedman“I coordinate transportation and storage activities for the business.”An example character, not a real person.
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Shipping manager · What it does

Three tasks it takes off your hands

  1. Supervise workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products.
  2. Plan and implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
  3. Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports, exports, or customer issues.
Where these come from

The tasks of “Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers” (O*NET 11-3071.00), as O*NET lists them:

  • 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.
  • Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.

Shipping manager · Tools and industries

It works in the tools you already use

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Bentley MicroStation

Industries it fits

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Role facts from O*NET 31.0 Database (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), CC BY 4.0), written in our words. Sources and credits

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