Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor
What Does a Professional in this Career Do?
A Warehouse or Distribution Supervisor manages daily operations at a warehouse. Hires, trains, and supervises warehouse staff, oversees inventory and the distribution of materials to and from the warehouse.
Job Outlook
There were 1887 Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor job postings in North Carolina in the past year and 56484 in the United States.
In combination with other careers in the Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor industry, which includes the Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor career, the following graph shows the number of people employed for each year since 2015:
Salary
Many new Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor jobs have salaries estimated to be in the following ranges, based on the requirements and responsibilities listed in job postings from the past year.
National
The average estimated salary in the United States for this career, based on job postings in the past year, is $66,162.
State
The average estimated salary in North Carolina for this career, based on job postings in the past year, is $62,487.
Percentiles represent the percentage that is lower than the value. For example, 25% of estimated salaries for Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor postings in the United States in the past year were lower than $54,723.
Education and Experience
Posted Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor jobs typically require the following level of education. The numbers below are based on job postings in the United States from the past year. Not all job postings list education requirements.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | 0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.5% |
| Master's Degree | 1.42% |
| Doctoral Degree | 0.16% |
| Other | 45.35% |
Posted Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor jobs typically require the following number of years of experience. The numbers below are based on job postings in the United States from the past year. Not all job postings list experience requirements.
| Years of Experience | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 0 to 2 years | 54.5% |
| 3 to 5 years | 42.09% |
| 6 to 8 years | 2.42% |
| 9+ years | 0.99% |
Skills
Below are listings of the most common general and specialized skills Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor positions expect applicants to have as well as the most common skills that distinguish individuals from their peers. The percentage of job postings that specifically mention each skill is also listed.
Baseline Skills
A skill that is required across a broad range of occupations, including this one.
- Communication (43.33%)
- Operations (42.95%)
- Management (37.73%)
- Leadership (34.59%)
- Customer Service (31.46%)
- Lifting Ability (20.7%)
- Detail Oriented (20.22%)
- Supervision (19.65%)
- Problem Solving (19.62%)
- Microsoft Office (18.64%)
Defining Skills
A core skill for this occupation, it occurs frequently in job postings.
- Warehousing (83.95%)
Necessary Skills
A skill that is requested frequently in this occupation but isn’t specific to it.
- Pallet Jacks (9.63%)
- Shipping And Receiving (17.96%)
- Workflow Management (8.96%)
- Warehouse Operations (21.22%)
- Supply Chain (10%)
- Housekeeping (7.9%)
- Continuous Improvement Process (12.38%)
- Inventory Management (17.93%)
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) (8.33%)
- Forklift Truck (24.47%)
- Warehouse Management Systems (16.22%)
- Performance Review (4.03%)
- Auditing (13.46%)
- Inventory Control (15.12%)
- Cycle Counting (12.62%)
- Merchandising (9.1%)
- Machinery (6.56%)
- Process Improvement (10%)
Distinguishing Skills
A skill that may distinguish a subset of the occupation.
- Warehouse Management (6.87%)
Salary Boosting Skills
A professional who wishes to excel in this career path may consider developing the following highly valued skills. The percentage of job postings that specifically mention each skill is listed.
- Warehouse Management (100%)
Alternative Job Titles
Sometimes employers post jobs with Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor skills but a different job title. Some common alternative job titles include:
- Warehouse Supervisor
- Warehouse Coordinator
- Warehouse Lead
- Distribution Supervisor
- Distribution Center Supervisor
- Warehouse Team Lead
- Warehouse Operations Supervisor
- Shipping Supervisor
- Dock Supervisor
- Preload Supervisor
Similar Occupations
If you are interested in exploring occupations with similar skills, you may want to research the following job titles. Note that we only list occupations that have at least one corresponding NC State Online and Distance Education program.
Common Employers
Here are the employers that have posted the most Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor jobs in the past year along with how many they have posted.
United States
- UPS (1249)
- Buffalo Wild Wings (946)
- Ryder (626)
- The Coca-Cola Company (551)
- GXO Logistics (491)
- NFI Industries (393)
- Aerotek (359)
- Capstone Logistics (334)
- Ashley Furniture (317)
- Floor & Decor (291)
North Carolina
- Ashley Furniture (77)
- Buffalo Wild Wings (56)
- UPS (41)
- Carter Lumber (21)
- PepsiCo (20)
- Ryerson (18)
- Dollar General (17)
- Capstone Logistics (17)
- BJ's Wholesale Club (15)
- NFI Industries (15)
NC State Programs Relevant to this Career
If you are interested in preparing for a career in this field, the following NC State Online and Distance Education programs offer a great place to start!
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