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	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	Logisticians	Supply Chain Managers	Operations Research Analysts	Cost Estimators
SUMMARY	67% High Risk	24% Low Risk	31% Low Risk	21% Low Risk	25% Low Risk	32% Low Risk
JOB SCORE	2.4/10	7.0/10	7.0/10	7.2/10	6.9/10	4.3/10
POLLING	75% (High Risk, Based on 61 votes)	47% (Moderate Risk, Based on 98 votes)	45% (Moderate Risk, Based on 211 votes)	42% (Moderate Risk, Based on 130 votes)	38% (Low Risk, Based on 98 votes)	50% (Moderate Risk, Based on 126 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	-1.8%	6.1%	16.7%	6.1%	21.5%	-4.2%
WAGES	$57,770 or $27.77 per hour	$102,010 or $49.04 per hour	$80,880 or $38.88 per hour	$102,010 or $49.04 per hour	$91,290 or $43.89 per hour	$77,070 or $37.05 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	385,000	213,000	235,640	213,000	107,760	219,530
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DESCRIPTION	Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.	Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.	Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.	Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.	Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.	Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.

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