Logistics, Supply Chain & Transportation Specialists & Managers
Learn about this occupation – including typical duties, education required, salary and job outlook information, job boards and more.
Managers in transportation operations plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of transportation companies such as railways, airlines, bus lines, municipal transit systems, shipping lines and trucking companies, under the direction of a general manager or other senior manager. They may also work in freight traffic planning, responsible for the transportation and movement of goods. They are employed by transportation, freight forwarding and shipping companies and by transportation departments of companies in retail and manufacturing sectors and utilities. (National Occupational Classification)
This occupational profile includes specialists and managers in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation or Traffic. For information on other supply chain occupations, such as Purchasing Officer and Manufacturing Manager, select the links to the right.
Occupational profile
Find detailed information about the occupation, including typical duties and working conditions, in the links below:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) - Canadian occupational descriptions
- O*NET Online - U.S. resource for occupational descriptions and information
- OCCinfo by alis: Traffic Manager
- Canadian Manufactures and Exporters - Production Scheduler (p.18)
- Career Explorer by Sokanu U.S.-based occupational information and videos:
- Profiles from AgCareers.com:
- People in Supply Chain - supply chain videos from CSCSC
Education
Managers and specialists in Logistics, Supply Chain and Transportation may come from a variety of business, technical or other backgrounds. The departments listed below offer courses in supply chain and transportation at the University of Manitoba.
U of M Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar & Catalogue outlines program admission and course requirements. Use the left menu to navigate to a specific faculty and program. To determine which degree path suits your unique occupational goals, speak with a Career Consultant. For support with course registration and academic issues, speak with an Academic Advisor.
Faculty and Department Homepages
Visit U of M's faculty and department homepage to learn about program application deadlines and processes, as well as additional in-house resources and opportunities.
- Asper School of Business - Faculty of Management
- Certificate in Logistics - Transportation Institute, in partnership with Red River College
- Agribusiness & Agricultural Economics - Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences
Exploring Other Education Options
Labour market information
Labour market information (LMI) informs users of supply and demand for specific occupations and sectors. It includes such things as salary and job outlook information. These resources support informed career decision making and job search efforts.
Resources
- Trend Analysis: Job Market Report (Winnipeg Region) - Gov. of Canada Job Bank
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (U.S.)
- Careers in Supply Chain Management - Job Outlook, Salary, Skills in Demand info from SCMA
- OpportuNext - salary range and job growth prospects - Manitoba
Professional Associations
Professional associations may organize events and provide directories, job postings, career and labour market information. Student membership opportunities may also be available: engage, learn and network!
- Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA)
- Canadian Institute of Traffic & Transportation (CITT)
- American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)
- Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (U.S.)
Directories, Industry Associations, and Sector Councils
These resources provide industry news, labour market information and a list of potential employers. Remember, there are usually multiple industries worth exploring.
- Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association - member directory
- Manitoba Trucking Association - member companies
- Transportation Intermediaries Association (North America)
- APICS Corporate Members
Job Boards
Search occupations of interest in the industry-specific job boards below to learn about skill requirements, employers, job duties and available jobs. You may also wish to search more general online job boards.
Other links
These external resources may provide you with additional information about the occupation and opportunities to build experience:
- Transport Institute - Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba
- Career Paths in Supply Chain Management - Purchasing Management Association of Canada
- Canadian Transportation & Logistics magazine
- Western Transportation Advisory Council - collective in Western Canada working to make improvements in the supply chain and transportation sector
- Women In Supply Chain (WISC) - Van Horne Institute
- Transportation Association of Canada
- Logistics in Canada - overview reports from the Government of Canada
- CentrePort Canada
- APICS Magazine
- Career Guide: Supply Chain & Logistics - articles, employer info and industry facts from Job Postings magazine
- Article: The beginners guide to supply chain and logistics
- Article: The Invisible Chain - information on supply chain and logistics career paths