Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling

About this job

Supervisors in this group:

supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in the following occupations:

They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.

Common job titles

clerks - production planning
clerks - scheduling
co-ordinator, purchasing & inventory

cross dock
dispatcher, head
export / import traffic
foreperson, warehouse
guide-operator
inventory / purchasing
logistical supervisor
logistician, dispatch / transport

manager, parts shipping
manufacturing job order clerks
officer, 911 emergency centre operations

shipper, head
supply chain
technician, distribution logistics
tool crib / tool keepers
transport route scheduling
transportation logistics co-ordinator
warehouse distribution

clerks - production planning
clerks - scheduling
co-ordinator, purchasing & inventory
cross dock
dispatcher, head
export / import traffic

foreperson, warehouse
guide-operator
inventory / purchasing
logistical supervisor
logistician, dispatch / transport
manager, parts shipping
manufacturing job order clerks
officer, 911 emergency centre operations
shipper, head
supply chain
technician, distribution logistics
tool crib / tool keepers
transport route scheduling
transportation logistics co-ordinator
warehouse distribution

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

$50,138

Source: 2016 Job Bank Wage data

Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2016 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: 2016 Job Bank Wage Report

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2017-2027)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

2017 - 2022
2022 - 2027

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job openings

10 year expected job openings: 2,260

2017
2022
2027

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Composition of job openings

New jobs due to economic growth:
23.7%
540 openings

Replacement of retiring workers:
76.3%
1,730 openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Regional outlook

Cariboo

Employment in 2017:

40

Average annual employment growth:

0.1%

Expected number of job openings:

20

Kootenay

Employment in 2017:

110

Average annual employment growth:

2.1%

Expected number of job openings:

80

Mainland / Southwest

Employment in 2017:

3,970

Average annual employment growth:

1.1%

Expected number of job openings:

1,930

North Coast & Nechako

Employment in 2017:

N/A

Average annual employment growth:

-0.4%

Expected number of job openings:

N/A

Northeast

Employment in 2017:

N/A

Average annual employment growth:

N/A

Expected number of job openings:

N/A

Thompson-Okanagan

Employment in 2017:

240

Average annual employment growth:

1.2%

Expected number of job openings:

140

Vancouver Island / Coast

Employment in 2017:

200

Average annual employment growth:

0.8%

Expected number of job openings:

90

N/A - Data not available

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

4,300 workers are employed

70% of workers are working mostly full time

Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Employment by gender

Men

Women

Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Employment by age group

15 - 24 years

25 - 44 years

45 - 64 years

65+ years

Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Labour force by industry

Wholesale Trade¹:

32%

Retail Trade¹:

32%

Transportation and Warehousing:

29%

Manufacturing:

15%

Business, Building and Other Support Services:

5%

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Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Note:¹Data represents Wholesale and Retail Trade and will be updated when the 2017 data is available from Statistics Canada.

Employment by region

% employment of this occupation

% employment of all occupations

Cariboo

Kootenay

Mainland / Southwest

North Coast & Nechako

Northeast

Thompson-Okanagan

Vancouver Island / Coast

Source: 2011 National Household Survey

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

completion of secondary school is usually required
several years of experience in the occupation supervised are usually required

Skills

Clerical Ability
Numerical Ability
Detail-Oriented
Finger Dexterity

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Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

Academic/Basic Upgrading

For more information about programs offered specifically for this career, visit EducationPlannerBC.

Related careers

Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations (NOC 1214)

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.

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

About this job

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

Provincial hourly rate

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2017-2027)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

Job openings

Composition of job openings

Regional outlook

Duties

Work environment

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

Employment by gender

Employment by age group

Labour force by industry

Employment by region

Job requirements

Education, training & qualifications

Skills

Education programs in B.C.

Related careers

Career paths and resources

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