Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

O*NET-SOC code: 11-3071.00

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.

Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
Very high· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery high
Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
Source dataset (XLSX download)
Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.096
0.000Range of values carried here0.745
Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
Source dataset (CSV download)
Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.38
0.09Range of values carried here0.70
Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
Source dataset (PDF download)

What kind of figure this source publishes

The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.

Task-level exposure

Show 70 hidden tasks

30 rated tasks · 28 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (93.3%)

β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.

Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.

Source: OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
Release: gh-main-0471612
License: MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI

Tasks of O*NET-SOC 2010 occupations 11-3071.01 Transportation Managers; 11-3071.02 Storage and Distribution Managers; 11-3071.03 Logistics Managers, linked to this occupation by the O*NET-SOC 2010 to 2019 crosswalk

Task (O*NET 20.1)	Claude.aiRaw / share %
Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits or improving services. 11-3071.01	0.025017.8
Collaborate with other managers or staff members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, or objectives. 11-3071.01	0.019914.2
Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies. 11-3071.03	0.019213.7
Prepare or direct preparation of correspondence, reports, and operations, maintenance, and safety manuals. 11-3071.02	0.016912.1
Plan or implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes. 11-3071.03	0.01138.1
Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues. 11-3071.03	0.00906.4
Recommend purchase of new or improved technology, such as automated systems. 11-3071.03	0.00533.8
Communicate freight transportation information to customers or suppliers, using transportation management, electronic logistics marketplace, or electronic freight information systems, to improve efficiency, speed, or quality of transportation services. 11-3071.03	0.00523.7
Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, environmental policies, or government regulations. 11-3071.01	0.00463.3
Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers. 11-3071.03	0.00423.0
Provide administrative or technical assistance to those receiving transportation-related grants. 11-3071.01	0.00332.3
Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics. 11-3071.03	0.00292.0
Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints. 11-3071.01	0.00261.9
Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials. 11-3071.02	0.00261.9
Create policies or procedures for logistics activities. 11-3071.03	0.00231.7
Design models for use in evaluating logistics programs or services. 11-3071.03	0.00201.4
Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping. 11-3071.03	0.00201.4
Review global, national, or regional transportation or logistics reports for ways to improve efficiency or minimize the environmental impact of logistics activities. 11-3071.03	0.00201.4
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Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.

Task (O*NET 27.2)	βE1 + 0.5 × E2
Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials. O*NET Task ID 21347	1.0
Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials. O*NET Task ID 21340	0.5
Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities. O*NET Task ID 21341	0.5
Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements. O*NET Task ID 21343	0.5
Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping. O*NET Task ID 21344	0.5
Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies. O*NET Task ID 21345	0.5
Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues. O*NET Task ID 21346	0.5
Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, environmental policies, or government regulations. O*NET Task ID 21348	0.5
Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers. O*NET Task ID 21349	0.5
Monitor inventory levels of products or materials in warehouses. O*NET Task ID 21350	0.5
Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems. O*NET Task ID 21351	0.5
Prepare and manage departmental budgets. O*NET Task ID 21352	0.5
Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements. O*NET Task ID 21353	0.5
Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed fee and tariff increases or schedule changes. O*NET Task ID 21354	0.5
Advise sales and billing departments of transportation charges for customers' accounts. O*NET Task ID 21356	0.5
Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits or improving services. O*NET Task ID 21357	0.5
Confer with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities, such as production, sales, records control, or purchasing. O*NET Task ID 21358	0.5
Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics. O*NET Task ID 21359	0.5
Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records. O*NET Task ID 21360	0.5
Examine invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations. O*NET Task ID 21361	0.5
Plan or implement energy saving changes to transportation services, such as reducing routes, optimizing capacities, employing alternate modes of transportation, or minimizing idling. O*NET Task ID 21362	0.5
Evaluate contractors or business partners for operational efficiency or safety or environmental performance records. O*NET Task ID 21363	0.5
Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators, or insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates. O*NET Task ID 21364	0.5
Develop or implement plans for facility modification or expansion, such as equipment purchase or changes in space allocation or structural design. O*NET Task ID 21365	0.5
Direct inbound or outbound operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management. O*NET Task ID 21366	0.5
Plan or implement improvements to internal or external systems or processes. O*NET Task ID 21367	0.5
Recommend or authorize capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment or property to increase efficiency and services. O*NET Task ID 21368	0.5
Review invoices, work orders, consumption reports, or demand forecasts to estimate peak performance periods and to issue work assignments. O*NET Task ID 21369	0.5
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β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.

Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Anthropic Economic Index, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page

All O*NET 31.0 task statements (30)

All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.

Task (O*NET 31.0)	Type
Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.	Core
Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.	Core
Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.	Core
Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.	Core
Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.	Core
Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.	Core
Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.	Core
Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials.	Core
Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, environmental policies, or government regulations.	Core
Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.	Core
Monitor inventory levels of products or materials in warehouses.	Core
Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.	Core
Prepare and manage departmental budgets.	Core
Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.	Core
Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed fee and tariff increases or schedule changes.	Core
Interview, select, and train warehouse and supervisory personnel.	Core
Advise sales and billing departments of transportation charges for customers' accounts.	Core
Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits or improving services.	Core
Confer with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities, such as production, sales, records control, or purchasing.	Core
Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics.	Core
Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records.	Core
Examine invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.	Core
Plan or implement energy saving changes to transportation services, such as reducing routes, optimizing capacities, employing alternate modes of transportation, or minimizing idling.	Core
Evaluate contractors or business partners for operational efficiency or safety or environmental performance records.	Core
Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators, or insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates.	Core
Develop or implement plans for facility modification or expansion, such as equipment purchase or changes in space allocation or structural design.	Core
Direct inbound or outbound operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.	—
Plan or implement improvements to internal or external systems or processes.	—
Recommend or authorize capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment or property to increase efficiency and services.	—
Review invoices, work orders, consumption reports, or demand forecasts to estimate peak performance periods and to issue work assignments.	—

Anthropic, "What work can robots do?"2026-09

0.07/ 3· Robot exposure index

0 none3 unstructured settings

Scale, basis and source

Each physical task is graded 0–3 by the setting in which robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated could do it (0 none · 1 purpose-built robot settings such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line · 2 structured facilities such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port · 3 unstructured settings such as a private home or a construction site), and the grades are averaged by share of working time

Physical tasks among this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks

Anthropic estimated the grades and time shares with Claude Opus 5 using web search, as of 2026.

Source dataset

The robot exposure index is a different measure from the AI exposure figures on this site and cannot be added to or compared with them. It does not measure actual adoption or cost, and 0 also covers occupations with no physical tasks.

Tier of each physical task

Robot environment tiers (E0–E3)

E0 noneDetails
Rated not doable by robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated, even in a purpose-built setting
E1 purpose-built robot settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting built around the machine, such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line
E2 structured facilitiesDetails
Rated doable in a human work facility that an institution keeps to a working standard, such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port
E3 unstructured settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting that no institution keeps to a working standard, such as a private home or a construction site

Only tasks classified as physical are listed; other tasks have no tier in the source.

Task (O*NET 29.3)	Robot environment tier
Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.	E2 structured facilities

Employment outlook (BLS)

Values for the whole SOC 11-3071 group (Transportation, storage, and distribution managers), not for this O*NET occupation alone.

Employment, 2025: 228K
Projected employment, 2035: 242K
Change (2025–35): +6.1%
Median annual wage, 2025: $107,230
Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

lowest $30,890median wage across 825 detailed occupations, BLS EP 2025–35highest $559,030

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — Employment by detailed occupation, 2025 and projected 2035

Korea classification links (KSCO)

Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.

KSCO code	KSCO title	Relation	Status
15121	육상운송 관리자	This occupation is broader	confirmed
15122	해상운송 관리자	This occupation is broader	confirmed
15123	항공운송 관리자	This occupation is broader	confirmed
15129	그 외 운송 관련 관리자	This occupation is broader	confirmed

Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)

ILO occupational description

AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.

ISCO-08 1324Supply, Distribution and Related Managers

The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.

Supply, distribution and related managers plan, direct and coordinate passenger transportation systems and facilities and the supply, transportation, storage and distribution of goods, either as the manager of a department or as the general manager of an enterprise or organization that does not have a hierarchy of managers.

Tasks

(a) determining, implementing and monitoring purchasing, storage and distribution strategies, policies and plans;
(b) preparing and implementing plans to maintain required stock levels at minimum cost;
(c) negotiating contracts with suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements;
(d) monitoring and reviewing storage and inventory systems to meet supply requirements and control stock levels;
(e) overseeing the dispatch of road vehicles, trains, vessels or aircraft;
(f) operating recording systems to track all movements of goods, and ensuring reordering and restocking at optimal times;
(g) liaising with other departments and customers concerning requirements for outward goods and associated forwarding transportation;
(h) overseeing the recording of purchase, storage and distribution transactions;
(i) establishing and managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources;
(j) establishing and directing operational and administrative procedures;
(k) planning and directing daily operations;
(l) overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff.

Example occupations

Bus station manager · Logistics manager · Purchasing manager · Railway station manager · Railway station master · Supply and distribution manager · Supply chain manager · Transport company manager · Urban transit system manager · Warehouse manager

Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits

ESCO occupational vocabulary

Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.

logistics and distribution managerESCO 1324.3Same scope
Logistics and distribution managers take decisions on logistic services, operations and provisions. They take internal and external variables into consideration for effective and successful organisational logistic services. They give appropriate support to all the activities of the supply chain from the beginning to the end. These professionals organise the storage and distribution of goods and ensure that the right products are delivered to the right location on time and at a good cost.
agricultural machinery and equipment distribution managerESCO 1324.3.1.6.1This occupation is broader
Agricultural machinery and equipment distribution managers plan the distribution of agricultural machinery and equipment to various points of sales.
agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feeds distribution managerESCO 1324.3.1.6.2This occupation is broader
Agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feeds distribution managers plan the distribution of agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feeds to various points of sales.
beverages distribution managerESCO 1324.3.1.6.3This occupation is broader
Beverages distribution managers plan the distribution of beverages to various points of sales.
chemical products distribution managerESCO 1324.3.1.6.4This occupation is broader
Chemical products distribution managers plan the distribution of chemical products to various points of sales.
china and glassware distribution managerESCO 1324.3.1.6.5This occupation is broader
China and glassware distribution managers plan the distribution of china and glassware to various points of sales.
clothing and footwear distribution managerESCO 1324.3.1.6.6This occupation is broader
Clothing and footwear distribution managers plan the distribution of clothing and footwear to various points of sales.
coffee, tea, cocoa and spices distribution managerESCO 1324.3.1.6.7This occupation is broader
Coffee, tea, cocoa and spices distribution managers plan the distribution of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices to various points of sales.
computers, computer peripheral equipment and software distribution managerESCO 1324.3.1.6.8This occupation is broader
Computers, computer peripheral equipment and software distribution managers plan the distribution of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software to various points of sales.
dairy products and edible oils distribution managerESCO 1324.3.1.6.9This occupation is broader
Dairy products and edible oils distribution managers plan the distribution of dairy products and edible oils to various points of sales.
distribution managerESCO 1324.3.1This occupation is broader
Distribution managers plan the distribution of goods to various points of sales.
electrical household appliances distribution managerESCO 1324.3.1.6.10This occupation is broader
Electrical household appliances distribution managers plan the distribution of electrical household appliances to various points of sales.

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Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)

License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)

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France classification links (ROME)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.

ROME code	ROME title (French)	Relation
H3306	Responsable de silo	This occupation is broader
N1307	Coordinateur / Coordinatrice logistique ferroviaire	This occupation is broader
N3201	Responsable d'exploitation transport maritime	This occupation is broader
N3202	Responsable d'exploitation transport fluvial	This occupation is broader
N3211	Directeur de port / Directrice de port	This occupation is broader
N4202	Responsable d'exploitation transport routier de personnes	This occupation is broader
I1109	Responsable de parc de véhicules	This occupation is broaderprovisional
N1205	Responsable de service transit	This occupation is broaderprovisional
N1207	Chef / Cheffe de groupe affrètement	This occupation is broaderprovisional
N1301	Responsable logistique	This occupation is broaderprovisional
N1302	Responsable entrepôt logistique	This occupation is broaderprovisional
N1304	Directeur / Directrice logistique	This occupation is broaderprovisional
N1308	Responsable expédition - distribution	This occupation is broaderprovisional
N3110	Capitaine d'armement	This occupation is broaderprovisional
N3209	Responsable de structure de manutention portuaire	This occupation is broaderprovisional
N4201	Responsable d'agence transport routier de marchandises	This occupation is broaderprovisional
N3205	Assistant / Assistante d'exploitation du transport fluvial	Related, not a match
N1306	Coordonnateur / Coordonnatrice de projet logistique humanitaire	Related, not a matchprovisional

Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.

ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.

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Spain classification links (CNO-11)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

CNO-11 code	CNO-11 title (Spanish)	Relation
1315	Directores de empresas de abastecimiento, transporte, distribución y afines	This occupation is narrowerprovisional

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.

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Germany classification links (KldB)

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KldB code	KldB title (German)	Relation
51394	Führungskräfte - Lagerwirtschaft, Post und Zustellung, Güterumschlag	This occupation is broader
51694	Führungskräfte - Verkehr und Logistik (kaufmännischer Bereich)	This occupation is broader
51594	Führungskräfte - Überwachung und Steuerung des Verkehrsbetriebs	This occupation is broaderprovisional
51593	Aufsichtskräfte - Überwachung und Steuerung des Verkehrsbetriebs	Related, not a match
51614	Verkehrskaufleute - hoch komplexe Tätigkeiten	Related, not a matchprovisional
51633	Straßen- und Schienenverkehrskaufleute - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten	Related, not a matchprovisional

Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.

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Japan classification links (JSCO)

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JSCO code	JSCO title (Japanese)	Relation
031	会社管理職員	This occupation is narrower

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.

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