Industrial Traffic Managers

Employment for transportation, storage, and distribution managers is expected to grow much faster than the average for all careers from 2023 to 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Large and medium-sized companies are increasingly using computers to store and retrieve records. Computerized conveyor systems, robotics, and trucks, as well as scanners, are increasing productivity and eliminating the need for large numbers of workers. Nevertheless, managers will still be needed to arrange and oversee shipments before they go out and when they arrive. Employment for shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks is expected to decline 8 percent during this same time period as a result of increasing automation of their duties.