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Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations (NOC 1215)

High opportunity occupation
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About this job

Supervisors in this group:

They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.

Common job titles
  • clerks - production planning
  • clerks - scheduling
  • co-ordinator, purchasing & inventory
  • manager, parts shipping
  • manufacturing job order clerks
  • officer, 911 emergency centre operations
  • clerks - production planning
  • clerks - scheduling
  • co-ordinator, purchasing & inventory
  • cross dock
  • dispatcher, head
  • export / import traffic

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

$50,138

Source: 2020 Job Bank Wage data

Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2020 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))

Provincial hourly rate

  • High
  • Median
  • Low

Source: 2020 Job Bank Wage Report

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2021-2031)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

  • 2021 - 2026
  • 2026 - 2031

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job openings

10 year expected job openings: 3,080

  • 2022
  • 2026
  • 2031

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Composition of job openings

 
New jobs due to economic growth:
31.7%
970 openings
 
Replacement of retiring workers:
68.3%
2,090 openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Regional outlook

Select a region to view regional outlook
Vancouver Island / Coast Mainland / Southwest Thompson-Okanagan Kootenay Cariboo Northeast North Coast & Nechako
Cariboo
Employment in 2021:
130
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
0.4%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
40
Kootenay
Employment in 2021:
80
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
0.6%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
40
Mainland / Southwest
Employment in 2021:
5,000
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
1.5%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
2,450
North Coast & Nechako
Employment in 2021:
80
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
4.4%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
70
Northeast
Employment in 2021:
90
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
1.2%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
30
Thompson-Okanagan
Employment in 2021:
450
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
1.1%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
230
Vancouver Island / Coast
Employment in 2021:
450
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
0.6%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
210

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Duties

Supervisors in this group:

  • coordinate, assign and review the work of clerks that work in shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and maintaining inventories of parts and products
  • process purchasing transactions and coordinate work
  • dispatch crews and schedule transportation crews and routes
  • operate airport ramp servicing vehicles
  • set up work schedules and procedures and coordinate activities with other departments
  • solve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports
  • train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
  • order supplies and materials
  • make sure computer systems and equipment run smoothly, including overseeing maintenance
  • may perform the same duties as workers supervised

Work environment

Work typically takes place in an indoor environment.

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

5,600 workers are employed
67% of workers are working mostly full time

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by gender

  Men
  Women

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by age group

  15 - 24 years
  25 - 44 years
  45 - 64 years
  65+ years

Source: 2016 Census

Labour force by industry

Transportation and Warehousing:
33%
Wholesale Trade:
20%
Manufacturing:
14%
Retail Trade:
13%
Construction:
4%
View more industry data

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by region

Select your region:
Vancouver Island / Coast Mainland / Southwest Thompson-Okanagan Kootenay Cariboo Northeast North Coast & Nechako
  % employment of this occupation
  % employment of all occupations
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland / Southwest
North Coast & Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island / Coast

Source: 2016 Census

Career paths and resources

Career paths

Progression to financial management positions is possible with experience. While these kinds of positions require a high degree of training and qualifications, workers must continually update their skills and pursue professional development.

Additional resources

Additional resources are not currently available for this career.

Profile last updated:
March 25, 2021
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